Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof, Hanoi, July 26, 2024. (Photo: VNA)

PM Chinh thanked the Malaysian Deputy PM for coming to Vietnam to pay tribute and share the sadness of the family of the Vietnamese Party chief, describing the gesture as a vivid demonstration of the strategic partnership and close friendship between the leaders and people of both nations. 

He also took the occasion to express gratitude to other Malaysian leaders for sending messages of condolence, and said Vietnam appreciates the sentiments the Malaysian Government and people have expressed for the late Party leader, who wholeheartedly devoted himself to the nation’s construction and development, and to promoting relations with Malaysia.

Mr. Yusof expressed his admiration for General Secretary Trong’s tireless devotion and great contributions to Vietnam’s construction and development over decades. He said the Vietnamese Party chief was a true friend of Malaysia and other countries in ASEAN.