VIENTIANE, July 21 (Xinhua) -- The Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP), Lao President, Laos' National Assembly (NA), Lao government and the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) have conveyed their heartfelt condolences on the demise of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.
The telegram expresses the deepest sympathies and condolences of the Lao people from all ethnic groups upon receiving the news of Nguyen Phu Trong's passing, the local Pasaxon newspaper reported Sunday.
The loss of Nguyen Phu Trong signifies the departure of a revolutionary leader who dedicated his life, energy, and wisdom to the noble cause of national liberation, reunification, and the transformative journey of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
The passing of Nguyen Phu Trong also signifies the loss of the closest friend and comrade of the Lao party, state and multiethnic people, the telegram stated. ■