Many countries sent condolences on General Giap's passing.

On the afternoon of October 8, many political parties and heads of state sent condolences to the Party and State of Vietnam on the passing of General Vo Nguyen Giap.

(Photo: Doan Tan/VNA)

The telegram of the Presidium member of the Central Executive Committee, Director of the Institute of Social Science Research, Communist Party of Japan (Former Chairman of the Presidium of the Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Japan) Fuwa Tetsuzo, on behalf of the Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Japan, sent to the Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, has the following content:

"Upon hearing the news of Comrade Vo Nguyen Giap's passing, we would like to send our deepest condolences to his family and all members of the Communist Party of Vietnam. I have known about the General's exploits since early on, especially the great victory at Dien Bien Phu. The first time I met Comrade Vo Nguyen Giap was in February 1966, during a visit to Vietnam by the Japanese Communist Party delegation while the Vietnamese people's resistance war against the US was raging fiercely.

I always remember that visit - a new starting point of solidarity in fighting between our two Parties and in memory of Comrade Vo Nguyen Giap during his lifetime. I would like to send him my farewell greetings with sadness at the loss of an old comrade."

The telegram from the Portuguese Communist Party to the Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam has the following content:

Dear comrades,

We are deeply moved to hear of the passing of Comrade Vo Nguyen Giap. We would like to send to you, and through you, to the communists, workers and people of Vietnam, our sincere condolences and the brotherly solidarity of the Portuguese communists.

The memory of Comrade Vo Nguyen Giap, a beloved son of the Vietnamese people and a leading figure of the international communist and revolutionary movement, will forever remain in the minds of the people as an example of an enthusiastic communist and a patriot. He - with simplicity, courage and unshakable revolutionary will - devoted his whole life to the cause of liberating Vietnam and Indochina from colonial oppression and imperialist invasion and to the cause of unification and building a socialist society in his Fatherland.

The name of Vo Nguyen Giap, a companion of President Ho Chi Minh, will forever be associated with the historic victories over French colonialism and North American imperialism, glorifying communist projects and values ​​and proving that no matter how many sacrifices are required in the resistance against class exploitation and national oppression, a united and determined people will certainly be invincible.

As a leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam and an inspirational military strategist, Comrade Giap made an enormous contribution to the universal cause of workers and peoples all over the world. His noble example as a soldier fighting for the right of peoples to choose their own path, for peace and socialism will never be forgotten.

With best wishes, we would like to send our greetings to you, comrades.

The telegram from President of the Communist Party of Bangladesh Manjurul Ahsan Khan, on behalf of the Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Bangladesh, to the Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, has the following content:

Dear comrades,

The Communist Party of Bangladesh would like to express its deepest condolences on the passing of Comrade Vo Nguyen Giap, the brilliant commander of the Vietnamese People's Liberation Struggle, legendary freedom fighter, true communist revolutionary, national hero and founder of the Vietnam People's Army.

Comrade Vo Nguyen Giap devoted his whole life to the struggle of the Vietnamese people against colonialism, imperialism and exploitative capitalism, for democracy, freedom, peace and progress.

In the struggle for national liberation of the Vietnamese people, the outstanding art of guerrilla warfare of General Vo Nguyen Giap forced the US imperialists to suffer defeat. His great contribution laid the foundation for today's independent and self-reliant Vietnam.

Comrade Vo Nguyen Giap is not only a source of encouragement for the Vietnamese people but also a great source of encouragement for all revolutionary movements in the world today. The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Bangladesh would like to express our condolences to the family, members of the Communist Party of Vietnam and close friends of General Vo Nguyen Giap.

The condolence message from Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong reads as follows:

"Dear General Secretary,

I am deeply saddened to receive the news that General Vo Nguyen Giap, former Politburo member, former Deputy Prime Minister, former Minister of National Defense of Vietnam, passed away on October 4, 2013, at the age of 103.

I would like to express my deepest condolences and send to the General Secretary and the entire family of General Vo Nguyen Giap my deepest condolences. With the passing of General Vo Nguyen Giap, the Communist Party of Vietnam has lost a leader who made many positive contributions to the cause of national liberation, protection, construction and development of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

I respectfully pay my respects to the soul of General Vo Nguyen Giap and pray for his soul to rest in eternal peace.

Please send my best regards to the General Secretary.

The telegram from Chairman of the India-Vietnam Solidarity Committee Geetesh Sharma, sent to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, has the following content:

"Sir,

We are deeply saddened and saddened to receive the news of the passing of General Vo Nguyen Giap, legendary military strategist, great patriot and true fighter for internationalism.

On behalf of the India-Vietnam Solidarity Committee and the people of India, I would like to stand by you and the people of Vietnam at this moment of sorrow to pay my respects and bid farewell to the soul of comrade Vo Nguyen Giap.

In India, General Vo Nguyen Giap was a very close and dear person and was greatly respected by our people, second only to President Ho Chi Minh. Especially in the city of Calcutta (now called Kolkata) and we still keep beautiful memories of the two times the General visited. At that time, I was very happy and fortunate to be able to go with some colleagues to meet the General.

I have written about General Vo Nguyen Giap’s visit to Kolkata in my 1991 book titled “India-Vietnam Relations: Priorities for the 21st Century” – Calcutta congratulates General Vo Nguyen Giap. Vietnam’s international friends will always remember the General’s years of life.

We send our deepest condolences to you and through you to the Government and people of Vietnam. We wish you strength to overcome this great loss.

People like General Vo Nguyen Giap and his ideology will be immortal and live forever in the hearts of the Vietnamese people."

Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong sent a telegram of condolences to Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. The content of the telegram is as follows:

"Dear Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung,

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of General Vo Nguyen Giap. On behalf of the Government and people of Singapore, I would like to express my deepest condolences to you and the people of Vietnam on this loss.

General Vo Nguyen Giap was a Vietnamese hero and a man of great patriotism. He was a great military strategist who fought for Vietnam’s independence. His legacy will live on forever.

We stand with you and the Vietnamese people in this time of sorrow."

Japanese Foreign Minister Kishida Fumio sent a message of condolence to Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. The content of the message is as follows:

"Sir,

Upon receiving the news of the passing of General Vo Nguyen Giap, former Permanent Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister of National Defense of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on October 4, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Government and People of Vietnam.

General Vo Nguyen Giap was an outstanding leader who devoted his whole life to the development of Vietnam. The passing of General Vo Nguyen Giap leaves me with deep sorrow. General Vo Nguyen Giap's contributions will be remembered forever. May the General's soul rest in peace.

I hope the Vietnamese Government and people will soon overcome this pain and wish Vietnam will develop further."./.

According to VNA - LT