VOV.VN - The Cuban media have given wide coverage of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong, praising his significant contributions to Vietnam, as well as to diplomatic ties between both nations.

Overseas Vietnamese, those from Vietnamese associations and organisations, international agencies and foreigners and locals in many countries came to Vietnam's diplomatic missions abroad to pay respects for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong on July 25 and 26.

International friends have continued to express their respect and admiration for the significant contributions of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong following his recent passing.

A wave of condolences have poured in from world leaders, international organisations, rulling parties, Communist parties and partner parties following the death of Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Representatives of international organisations on July 26 sent condolences and paid tribute to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong at the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and other international organisations in Geneva, Switzerland.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 26 for Secretary of State for International Cooperation of Guinea-Bissau Nancy Raisa Cardoso, saying that her presence at the state funeral of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong reflects Guinea-Bissau’s respect and sincere sentiment toward the eminent leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam and people.

The humility, revolutionary ethics and political thinking of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong are invaluable assets for the Vietnamese people, the value of which extends beyond the borders and has an influence on the left-wing movement and revolution in the world, according to a Cuban official.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong is one of the great figures, together with President Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap, Vietnam has contributed to humankind, said an Algerian official.

VOV.VN - A memorial service for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was held on July 26 in his hometown of Lai Da village in Dong Hoi commune of Dong Anh district in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - A memorial service took place at the Thong Nhat (Reunification) Hall in Ho Chi Minh City on July 26 for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.