President Thongloun Sisoulith pays his respects at the funeral of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Lao top leader lays wreath at Vietnamese Party Chief’s funeral in Hanoi

Party Secretary General and President Thongloun Sisoulith led a high-level Lao delegation in laying a wreath at the funeral of the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong, in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Thursday.
Mr Nguyen Phu Trong passed away on July 19.

Party Secretary General and President Thongloun Sisoulith led a high-level Lao delegation in laying a wreath at the funeral of the General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, in Hanoi.

The Lao leader is in Vietnam to attend the funeral.
In Laos, national flags at Party and state offices could be seen flying at half-mast on the same day, as Laos began two days of national mourning following the death of Mr Nguyen Phu Trong.
Meanwhile, Politburo member and Vice President Dr Bounthong Chitmany led a high-level delegation from the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee to lay wreaths and sign a book of condolence at the Vietnamese Embassy in Vientiane.
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone led the government delegation in these performing these marks of respect, while the Vice President of the National Assembly Prof. Dr Chaleun Yiapaoher led a delegation from the legislative body in these activities.

At the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee’ s Administration Office, office Head Prof. Dr Thongsalith Mangnomek led a ceremony to fly the Lao flag at half-mast. Minister and Head of the Administration Office at the Prime Minister’s Office led a similar ceremony, while the same ceremony was also conducted at the National Assembly.
Lao leaders said Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong made significant contributions to fostering the exceptional great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the Parties, states and peoples of Laos and Vietnam.
The passing of Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong also signifies the loss of a closest friend and comrade of the Lao Party, state and multi-ethnic people.

By Times Reporters
 (Latest Update July 26, 2024)