Joint statement of ASEAN leaders on the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
ASEAN leaders expressed their condolences and affirmed that the career and contributions of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong will always be remembered.
On the morning of July 24, senior leaders of ASEAN countries issued a joint statement expressing condolences over the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, demonstrating ASEAN's solidarity in standing side by side with Vietnam in the face of this great loss and grief.
The ASEAN leaders' statement said: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of His Excellency Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, on July 19, 2024.
At this time of grief and mourning, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the Government and people of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam."
ASEAN leaders affirmed that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s leadership and lifelong dedication to the people and country of Vietnam will always be remembered. General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s contributions to regional and international peace, friendship and cooperation will be an invaluable and lasting legacy.
Also on the morning of July 24, at the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty Commission (SEANWFZ) Meeting, the first activity within the framework of the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting and related meetings, ASEAN Foreign Ministers observed a minute of silence to express their deep condolences over the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
On July 23, in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, a meeting of ASEAN senior officials (SOM) took place to review and complete all preparations for the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting and related conferences.
Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet - Head of Vietnam's ASEAN SOM, led the Vietnamese delegation to the meeting.
ASEAN SOM leaders expressed their deepest condolences to the Government and people of Vietnam on the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong. On behalf of the Vietnamese delegation, Deputy Minister Do Hung Viet expressed his sincere thanks to the countries for their sympathy and understanding during this sad time.
