Thai PM, Bruneian Princess pay respect to late Vietnamese Party leader
The Vietnamese Embassies in Thailand and Brunei on July 25 began respect-paying ceremony and opened condolence books for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin writes in the condolence book at the respect-paying ceremony at Vietnamese Embassies in Thailand on July 25. (Photo: VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) —The Vietnamese Embassies in Thailand and Brunei on July 25 began respect-paying ceremony and opened condolence books for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.
In Thailand, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as well as representatives from various Thai ministries and departments came to the embassy to pay their respects.
In the condolence book, PM Srettha extended deepest condolences to the government and people of Vietnam on the passing of Party General Secretary Trong. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the government, and the people of Vietnam during this difficult time.”
The mourners also included ambassadors and diplomats from many foreign embassies in Thailand, and representatives from various associations, businesses, and the Vietnamese community.
The entries in the condolence book expressed deep respect and sorrow for the late Party General Secretary, highlighting his role in enhancing Vietnam's relations with other nations. They affirmed that his legacy will be upheld in a worthy manner and continue to positively contribute to strengthening Vietnam's international ties and global standing.
On the same day, the Vietnamese Embassy in Brunei also opened a two-day respect-paying ceremony and a condolence book for the Party General Secretary at its premises.
Princess Hajah Masna, the sister of Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, paid tribute to the late Vietnamese leader on behalf of the Brunei royal family and government.
Princess Hajah Masna, on behalf of the Brunei royal family and government, writes in the condolence book at the respect-paying ceremony at Vietnamese Embassies in Brunei on July 25. (Photo: VNA)
☂ Numerous ambassadors and heads of foreign missions in Brunei also paid their respects to the General Secretary, including ambassadors of Japan, Laos, China, the US, Australia, France, India, Thailand, the Philippines, Turkey, Iran, Timor-Leste, among others./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia opened two-day respect paying ceremony along with the condolence book for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on July 25 morning.
The respect-paying ceremony of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong is organised in the national mourning etiquette at the National Funeral Hall, No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi, from 7 AM to 10 PM on July 25 and from 7 AM to 1 PM on July 26, 2024.
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