The visit - the first of the Vietnamese National Assembly to the Dominican Republic - opens up a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries’ legislative bodies, strengthening the traditional relations between the two countries.

Trọng paid special attention to Laos-Việt Nam cooperation, built by President Hồ Chí Minh and generations of Lao leaders, said the statesman.

King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland hoped that the Vietnamese people will be strong and steadfast in this difficult time.

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng was truly a great friend of Russia who had a substantial influence on the successful development of bilateral relations, said a Russian politician.

PT Party General Secretary Alberto Anaya Gutierrez said he had special affection for General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng - an outstanding leader of the Vietnamese people.

Chinese experts affirmed the leader’s important role in the development of Việt Nam and the two countries’ relations.

Foreign diplomats who used to work in the country say the General Secretary and other leaders of Việt Nam have promoted the country’s prosperity in all fields, especially socio-economic aspects.

The articles highlight the great contributions of the Vietnamese Party leader to the country's development and to bilateral relations.

Under the leadership of Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, the relations between the two communist parties have developed strongly, wrote the Japanese party leader.

Expressing his profound condolences to the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee, Party members and people of Việt Nam over the passing of the Party leader, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka Dr. G. Weerasinghe said that the Communist Party of Sri Lanka hoisted the flag at half-mast at its headquarters to say goodbye to the leader of Vietnam and of the international communist movement, and a close friend of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka.

Writing in the condolence book, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping expressed his deep sympathy over the death of the Vietnamese Party leader.

His life is a bright example of steadfast dedication and remarkable service to his nation.

His life is a bright example of steadfast dedication and remarkable service to his nation.

The late Party General Secretary will be laid in state at the National Funeral Hall, No.5 Trần Thánh Tông Street, Hà Nội, where the respect-paying ceremony will start at 7 am on July 25 and the memorial service will be held at 1 pm on July 26.

Tributes have been paid to Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng who died on July 19, aged 80. Ambassadors here in Việt Nam have spoken about the pivotal role he played in shaping diplomacy and placing Vietnam well and truly at the forefront in the international arena.

The Party leader steadfastly and creatively applied Marxism-Leninism and Hồ Chí Minh's thought, firmly adhering to national independence and socialism, and the policy of Đổi Mới, wrote the minister.

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng paid huge attention to the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States, and peoples of Việt Nam and Laos, said Lao Minister of Technology and Communications Boviengkham Vongdara.

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng has devoted the whole of his life to the fine ideology of the Party and served as a bright example of the revolutionary virtue of a communist, the NA Chairman said.

During the state mourning, flags will be hoisted at half-mast at all the public buildings and military offices.

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng is a close comrade and a sincere friend of the Communist Party of China and the Chinese people, according to the ambassador.