Leader of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) Gennady Zyuganov, who was a classmate of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong during the time he studied in the Soviet Union, shared memories of his great friend and respectfully referred to the Vietnamese Party leader as a 'true Marxist," and a worthy successor of President Ho Chi Minh.

Senior leaders of ASEAN countries on July 24 issued a message of condolences on the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong.

VOV.VN - Many local people visited Quan Su pagoda in Hanoi on July 23 as they came together to express their grief at the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was always a very dear friend of Thailand, said Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromya, clarifying that under his leadership, the mutual relationship flourished and grew in a multitude of fields.

Simplicity, humility, and strategic vision are impressions of scholars in Singapore of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong through their meetings with the late leader.

VOV.VN -Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's policy of "Bamboo Diplomacy" not only helped to elevate the nation’s position, but also brought about benefits to partner countries to create peace and greater stability in the region, according to Indonesian scholar Mohammah Anthony.

A staunch communist, a perfect Party member, and an excellent theorist are how Jorge Kreyness, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Argentina (CPA), describes General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong.

Dr. Sandra Scagliotti, a researcher on Vietnam and Honorary Consul of Vietnam in the Piedmont and Liguria regions of Italy, and Honorary French Senator and Honorary President of the France - Vietnam Friendship Association (AAFV) are two women who are living in two different countries but sharing the same love for Vietnam and respect for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Upon learning of the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong, leaders of various countries have sent heartfelt messages and letters of condolences to the CPV Central Committee, President To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the Vietnamese people and the family of the late leader.

Overseas Vietnamese in Thailand’s Nakhon Phanom province always remember the visit by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in 2013, said Tran Van Sau, Vice President of Vietnamese Association in Thailand said.