Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate and President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party this morning laid a wreath and paid his last respects to late H.E. Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee.
The respect-paying ceremony was held for late H.E. Nguyen Phu Trong at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi, Viet Nam.
In his condolence message dated July 19, Samdech Techo Hun Sen said the passing of H.E. Nguyen Phu Trong is a great loss for Viet Nam.
“It is with profound grief to learn of the passing of H.E. Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam on July 19, 2024 in Hanoi, Viet Nam. The passing of the Late Excellency Nguyen Phu Trong not only causes a great loss to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam but also to the Party and to the people of Viet Nam,” he wrote.
His great achievements and noble works will forever be remembered in the heart of the Vietnamese people, the Cambodian senate president underlined.
“In this moment of deep sorrow, please allow me to extend my deepest sorrow, sympathy and condolences on behalf of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the People of Cambodia to Your Excellency and especially through you to the bereaved families of the Late Nguyen Phu Trong, for this immense loss. May his soul rest in peace,” he concluded.
H.E. Nguyen Phu Trong passed away on July 19 afternoon at the age of 80 due to old age and severe illness.
