Upon hearing the news of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's passing, former General Secretary andPresident of Laos Choummaly Sayason expressed his deepest condolences and emphasized that comrade Nguyen Phu Trong left behind close affection and many valuable lessons for him personally as well as the Lao Party and State.
A very close and devoted friend of the Lao Party, State and people
In an interview with the Vietnamese press stationed in Laos, former General Secretary and President of Laos Choummaly Sayason said that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was an extremely close and devoted friend of the Lao Party, State and people and himself. The passing of Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong is an extremely great loss to the Party, State and people of our brotherly Vietnam.
Former General Secretary and President of Laos Choummaly Sayason acknowledged that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is the one who brought him invaluable sentiments and lessons as well as the Lao Party and State. In the context of the complicated world situation, together with other leaders, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has given many profound instructions, leading the Communist Party of Vietnam to put forth wise and flexible policies, helping Vietnam overcome all obstacles and increasingly have more strategic friends.
“Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong has led the Vietnamese revolution to develop, step by step firmly entering a new stage, gaining more foreign investment cooperation, improving people's lives, and continuously developing the country,” former General Secretary and President of Laos Choummaly Sayason assessed.
Regarding the foreign policy imbued with the "Vietnamese bamboo" identity initiated by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Mr. Choummaly said that in the context of the complicated international situation, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has given many profound instructions, together with the leaders of the Communist Party of Vietnam, there have been many The extremely flexible policy in diplomacy, especially issues related to Vietnam, helps Vietnam overcome challenges, expand foreign relations, establish strategic relations with many countries, thereby gradually developing steadily in the new period. Typically, the promotion of cooperation and foreign investment is increasingly increasing, helping to improve people's lives and stabilize Vietnam's growth rate.
Mr. Choummaly cited that, currently, in the Southeast Asian region, Vietnam has the leading economic growth rate, which helps Vietnam have new position and strength in both economic and political development. In addition, Vietnam has clear views on regional and international issues, helping to keep the national defense and security situation from becoming tense and always maintaining stability. Those achievements of Vietnam make countries in the ASEAN region admire and the number of international tourists coming to Vietnam is also increasing.
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong left many valuable lessons
Mr. Choummaly Sayason said that what he learned deeply from comrade Nguyen Phu Trong was the direction in Party building, cadre training, solving negative issues, especially negative phenomena within the Party, especially the resolute handling of violations by a number of leaders, including high-ranking leaders.
“Comrade is an exemplary leader, loyal to the Vietnamese revolutionary cause. Besides, he is also a shining example in both practical actions and in all aspects of work, from giving directions in meetings as well as in issues, making the Vietnamese people increasingly trust and respect him,” former General Secretary and President of Laos Choummaly Sayason affirmed.
Sharing memories of working with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, former General Secretary and President of Laos Choummaly Sayasone said that he had worked with comrade Nguyen Phu Trong many times during the 2011-2015 period with a close friendship. What impressed him most and what he learned most from comrade Nguyen Phu Trong was the work of hunger eradication, poverty reduction and new rural construction. Mr. Choummaly Sayasone recalled that when he was General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, he and comrade Nguyen Phu Trong visited Attapeu province, a province with many Vietnamese enterprises investing in the agricultural sector. This helped Attapeu province have a new look, and the lives of local people were improved.
Regarding the contributions of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to the special Vietnam-Laos relationship, former General Secretary and President of Laos Choummaly Sayasone affirmed that Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong is an exemplary cadre of the Party and State of Vietnam, a leader who is trusted by the people. He has inherited the tradition of the great President Ho Chi Minh, who, together with President Kaysone Phomvihane and President Souphanouvong, laid a solid foundation for the Laos-Vietnam relationship, continuing to develop the special relationship and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam to new heights.
“Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong has made many contributions to help the special relationship between Laos and Vietnam become increasingly closer and continuously develop,” said Mr. Choummaly Sayasone.
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