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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.
Seventy years ago, the Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam was signed, opening up a new chapter in the country’s struggle for national liberation and reunification.
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 Politburo has entrusted Pham Tat Thang, member of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and permanent vice-chairman of the PCC's Commission for Mass Mobilisation, to direct activities of the commission.
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 People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City is set to organise the second friendship dialogue and the fifth economic forum with a focus on industrial transformation this September, expecting to welcome a large number of international delegates.
To show its goodwill and sense of responsibility, Vietnam has informed relevant countries about its submission on the limits of the extended continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in respect of the central area of the East Sea.
On the afternoon of July 18, 2024, the Party and State held a ceremony to award the Gold Star Order to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the 108 Central Military Hospital in Hanoi.
Recently, following the recommendations of the Expert Council for Health Care of Central Officials, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has been concurrently managing his duties and undergoing medical treatment and care.
Vietnam submitted a dossier for the Extended Continental Shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in the central area of the East Sea to the United Nations, in accordance with UNCLOS 1982.
The Politburo has appointed Ms. Bui Thi Minh Hoai, Head of the Central Mass Mobilization Commission, as Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee for the 2020-2025 term.
VN always treasures international support and solidarity to its glorious struggle for independence, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has expressed his deep appreciation as the country will mark 70 years of 1954 Geneva Agreement in the next few days.
The ongoing Vietnam Summer Camp 2024 will enable young overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to witness the country's modern and dynamic development, helping deepen their understanding of the nation, and encouraging them to contribute to its future development.
Google will continue supporting programmes and projects in a bid to promote tourism and preserve traditional Vietnamese culture.
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted 25 resolutions at the end of its 56VNth regular session in Geneva, including one on climate change and human rights drafted and proposed by VN, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.