On the afternoon of July 24, at the National Assembly House, Politburo member and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man received Politburo Member, Chairman of the National Assembly of the People's Power, and Chairman of the Council of State of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez, led by Cuban delegation attended the National Funeral of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, according to the Office of the National Assembly.
At the meeting, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man sincerely thanked the Party, State and people of Cuba for sending Chairman of the National Assembly, Chairman of the State Council Esteban Lazo Hernandez and other comrades to attend the National Funeral of the General Secretary. letter from Nguyen Phu Trong.
The Chairman of the National Assembly expressed his emotion when he learned that the Cuban National Assembly, in its plenary session on July 19, 2024 - the day General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong passed away - observed a minute of silence and announced an official national mourning to commemorate the death of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong from 6:00 a.m. on July 20 to 11:00 p.m. on July 21 and the national mourning ceremony took place all day on July 22.
The National Assembly Chairman shared that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong always has special affection for the country and people of Cuba. During his lifetime, the General Secretary always affirmed that the faithful and steadfast relationship between Vietnam and Cuba has always been steadfast in overcoming all challenges, constantly developing in both breadth and depth, contributing to the political cause. meaning of two peoples.
Expressing infinite condolences to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Esteban Lazo Hernandez sincerely sent to the Party, State and people of Vietnam the profound condolences of the Party, State and people of Cuba. .
Emphasizing that the General Secretary's passing is a huge loss, Chairman Esteban Lazo Hernandez stated that the General Secretary was a great thinker who worked hard to cultivate friendship, solidarity and cooperation. sustainability between Vietnam and Cuba. In particular, the General Secretary has visited Cuba 5 times, had many important meetings with Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro and other senior Cuban leaders, and always tried his best to contribute to the development and strengthening of Cuba. further the comprehensive cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Cuba in all fields. The great contributions of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in theoretical research on socialism applied to the specific circumstances of Vietnam are invaluable assets.
"We will never forget Comrade General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong" - Chairman Esteban Lazo Hernandez emphasized.
Chairman Esteban Lazo Hernandez hopes that the National Assembly of the two countries will continue to increase the exchange of delegations and prepare well for the organization of the first Inter-Parliamentary Conference between the National Assembly of the two countries expected to be held in Havana in the near future. , including the organization of business forums between the two countries.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man stated clearly that the Vietnamese National Assembly welcomes the proposal of the Cuban National Assembly to organize the first Inter-Parliamentary Conference between the National Assembly of the two countries; Appreciate the relevant Committees and General Secretaries of the two National Assembly for actively and proactively coordinating closely to prepare for the successful, practical and effective organization of this important Conference. The Committees of the two National Assembly, the focal point being the two Foreign Affairs Committees, continue to coordinate closely to successfully organize the conference.
