Flag at half-mast for national mourning of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at Ba Dinh Square
	Letter of Condolence From Austrian - Vietnamese Association

“I was impressed by his simplicity, his sincere smile, and above all his intelligence and proficiency in Vietnamese politics, the important work of the National Assembly, and the need for the country to consolidate its development. That brief moment with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong will always be in my mind."

Journalist Martín Hacthoun of Cuba's Latin American News Agency (Prensa Latina) shared this when recalling her interview with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong after he became Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly in 2006.

Hacthoun also said that from then until now, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has always been a leader with integrity, tireless efforts and devoting most of his life to building and developing the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Poldi Sosa Schmidt, chairwoman of the Argentina-Vietnam Culture Institute (ICAV). Photo: VNA

He is a resolute defender of the fight against corruption, strives to strengthen Party discipline, promote political stability, and develop international diplomatic relations. As a Party leader, he also focused on guiding young people, and strengthening their political and ideological integrity.

Appreciating General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's contributions to promoting the special relationship between Vietnam and Cuba, journalist Martín Hacthoun said that Cuban people remember him as a beloved and sincere friend.

During his long and successful political career, he was one of the most effective promoters of the special relationship and mutual trust between the two Parties, National Assembly, Government and the people of the two countries, Vietnam and Cuba.

"I remember General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's visit to Cuba in 2018, during which he stayed in the city of Santiago de Cuba, where he paid tribute to his friend and historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro. The Cuban government has declared a national mourning to honor General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong as a demonstration of gratitude," said journalist Martín Hacthoun.

Poldi Sosa Schmidt, chairwoman of the Argentina-Vietnam Culture Institute (ICAV) affirmed that the legacy left by the Vietnamese leader is great.

Having visited Vietnam 26 times since 1997, Podi Sosa has witnessed Vietnam's miraculous changes. The economy is growing, infrastructure is modernized, and people's lives are increasingly improving. She commented that this great development is thanks to the wise direction of the leaders of the Communist Party of Vietnam, especially General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

She is also fond of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's viewpoint when placing culture on an equal footing with economics, politics and society, as well as considering culture as the spiritual foundation of society.

In today's world of globalization and integration, preserving the nation's core values ​​is important.

General Secretary of the Brazil-Vietnam Friendship Association (ABRAVIE). Photo: VNA

General Secretary of the Brazil-Vietnam Friendship Association (ABRAVIE), Pedro de Oliveira also expressed his sadness at the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and appreciated the General Secretary's contributions to Vietnam's development.

De Oliveira said that during many years of researching President Ho Chi Minh, he had access to the theoretical works of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, including the book "Some theoretical and practical issues about socialism and the path to socialism in Vietnam."

He assessed that the articles in the book clearly demonstrate the nature and core values ​​of socialism in all aspects from politics, economics, Party building to culture, society, defense and security, foreign affair, selected from the practical life of Vietnam.

Secretary General of ABRAVIET emphasized the humanity in General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's writings when setting out Vietnam's striving goals.

It is about building a society that is "truly for the people, with economic development hand in hand with progress and social justice, a society of compassion, solidarity, mutual support, aiming for progressive and humane values, sustainable development, in harmony with nature to ensure a healthy living environment for current and future generations, a political system where power truly belongs to the People, by the People and serves the interests of the People."

These are noble ideals, and true values ​​of socialism, and are also the goals and path that President Ho Chi Minh, the Communist Party and the people of Vietnam have chosen and always strive to implement.

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