General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong passed away on July 19 afternoon at the age of 80. The VNA interviewed Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo following the event.

Upon hearing the news on the passing away of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed his boundless grief and shared his sentiments and thoughts on the leader.

The highest leader of the Party and the State, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, was known not only for his exceptional political acumen and strong leadership but also for his simplicity and close connection with the people.

Heads of state and government, and leaders of parliaments and political parties; and political organisations of Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba, and Russia have sent their condolences to Vietnam over the passing away of Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong – a dedicated communist soldier, exceptional leader and person of great intellect, courage and compassion – passed away on July 19, 2024.

Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong has significantly shaped the nation’s international relations through his unwavering dedication, profound intellect, and steadfast commitment to fostering global partnerships.

VietNamNet presents the article: "General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong: Devoted Leader of Nation and People" by General To Lam, Politburo Member and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The following is the biography of Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong.

Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, passed away at 1:38 PM on July 19, 2024, at the 108 Military Central Hospital.

The Politburo’s Resolution 41 on building and promoting the role of Vietnamese businesses in the new era, issued October 10, 2023, shows timely directions and orientations for the development of businesses.

The Nhan Dan newspaper and the Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House on June 20 held a ceremony to launch a book about the people's trust and support for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

The new versions in seven foreign languages of the book “Theory and Practice of Socialism in Vietnam” by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong made debut at a ceremony in Hanoi on May 19.

On April 16 (the10th day of the 3rd lunar month) Party General Secretary Nguyen PhuTrong burnt incense to commemorate the Hung Kings’ death anniversary at the Hung Kings Temple historical relic site in the northern province of Phu Tho.

VietNamNet Bridge – Historic talks between Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong and U.S. President Barack Obama and the official visit of the first serving British PM are among the top diplomatic activities in July.