Heads of state and government and political party leaders from diverse foreign countries have sent their condolences to Vietnam over the death of General Vo Nguyen Giap.
In his message to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed his deep condolences over the passing of the revered General.
As one of Vietnam’s great military commanders and strategists, General Giap contributed greatly to the struggle for national liberation, and those contributions will continue encouraging people worldwide, he affirmed.
Mozambique President Armando Emilio Guebuza addressed his condolences to President Truong Tan Sang, calling the General a great friend in his country’s fight for national liberation, and saying that his passing is a huge loss to the Mozambican people.
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra also extended her deepest sympathies to Vietnam and the family of the deceased, saying that General Giap has inspired the Thai people with his patriotism and heroism.
Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Teo Chee Hean said the General’s passing leaves him with deep sorrow. Vietnam has lost a great hero who contributed to leading Vietnam to national reunification, he said.
President of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong Nam described the General as an excellent leader who devoted the whole of his life to national liberation and the cause of socialism.
General Giap was a close friend of the DPRK people who has made many contributions to developing the relationship between Vietnam and the DPRK, he affirmed.
(Source: VNA)
Đăng ký: VietNam News
