On the afternoon of July 26, President To Lam, Head of the Funeral Committee, delivered the eulogy at the memorial service for Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam .
Dear compatriots, comrades, soldiers throughout the country, and international friends!
Dear family of Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong!
Today, with profound emotion and boundless sorrow, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, together with compatriots and soldiers nationwide, our compatriots abroad, international friends, and family, solemnly hold a memorial service and farewell ceremony for Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong - an exceptionally outstanding leader, a shining example of studying and following the thoughts, ethics, and style of Ho Chi Minh , a steadfast communist party member with great prestige of the Party, State, and People of Vietnam, fully embodying the qualities, talents, courage, and wisdom of the generation of Vietnamese leaders in the đổi mới (renovation) period - as he is laid to rest.
His passing is a tremendous and irreplaceable loss to our Party, our Nation, and our People. Our country has lost a talented leader; the communist and progressive world movement has lost a sharp theorist; international friends have lost a sincere friend and close comrade; and his family, clan, and hometown of Dong Hoi have lost an outstanding son.
With nearly 60 years of rich and enduring revolutionary activity, Professor, Doctor, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong With his profound and insightful intellect, he has left the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army a valuable system of thought and theory on the path of the Vietnamese revolution in the new era. Firmly and creatively applying Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought, with the goal of national independence and socialism, the ideologist Nguyen Phu Trong, the theoretical banner of the Party, has clarified the theory of socialism and the path to socialism in Vietnam, the role of the Communist Party, and the socialist-oriented market economy... This invaluable legacy has strengthened the strong belief in the path to socialism, making important contributions to the development of the communist movement worldwide, and to the development of Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought in the present era.
With a strategic vision of the international situation in the contemporary world, and with continuous efforts to contribute to maintaining and preserving a peaceful and stable environment in the region and the world, Comrade opened a new chapter in relations between our country and international partners, promoting friendship between Vietnam and other nations, strengthening Vietnam's contributions through many practical commitments and actions, closely combining national strength with the strength of the times, and leading our country forward strongly.
With his powerful inspiration, leading the entire Party, people, and army with wisdom, a lofty spirit of humanity and compassion, strong will and determination, and the character and honor of a communist soldier wholeheartedly serving the Fatherland and the people, with the belief that "Honor is the most sacred and precious thing," the steadfast leader Nguyen Phu Trong continuously builds our Party to be increasingly clean and strong, leading our country and our people to successfully implement the reform policy.
Throughout his revolutionary career, the work of building and rectifying the Party and the political system held a particularly important position for Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong. Creatively applying Ho Chi Minh's thought on Party building, Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong delved deeply into clarifying the nature of the Party and the building of a ruling Party based on the practical experience of Vietnam's reform. From this, he, together with the Central Committee, formulated and successfully led the implementation of strategic policies on Party building and rectification; resolutely and persistently combating individualism, ideological and moral degradation, and corruption and negative phenomena within the Party. This was an extremely arduous and difficult battle against "internal enemies," making our Party increasingly clean and strong, affirming its pioneering role, courage, and wisdom, so that our Party truly "is moral and civilized."
Under his leadership, the Party for the first time issued a thematic resolution on building and perfecting the socialist rule of law state of Vietnam, of the people, by the people, and for the people. In his capacity as President and Chairman of the National Assembly, he was always deeply concerned with the issue of building a legislative body that is truly the highest power of the people, truly democratic, and representing the legitimate rights and interests of the people; perfecting a comprehensive, unified, open, transparent, and feasible legal system, creating a solid legal framework for proactive, deep, and comprehensive international integration and strong national development.
Imbued with Ho Chi Minh's ideology and deeply aware of the crucial position and role of culture – "Culture is the soul of the nation," "As long as culture exists, the nation exists" – the great cultural figure Nguyen Phu Trong has devoted much effort and made exceptionally important contributions to building an advanced Vietnamese culture, rich in national identity, truly serving as the spiritual foundation of society, an intrinsic strength, and a vital driving force for national development. Under his leadership, after more than 70 years, our Party organized the National Conference on Culture – a milestone that connected the thoughts and actions of the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army, strongly promoting the role of culture in realizing the aspiration for a prosperous and happy nation.
With profound and keen political insight, Comrade [Name] elevated strategic thinking, creating a new stage of development for Vietnam's national defense, security, and foreign relations. This included the ideology of protecting the Fatherland early and from afar, safeguarding the country before it was in danger; always focusing on building a strong foundation of popular support, building a revolutionary, lean, strong, truly clean, and robust people's armed forces; the Army and Police united like "two wings of a bird," like "a sword and a shield," working together to overcome all difficulties, hardships, and sacrifices, maintaining peace and stability for national development. He promoted the pioneering role of comprehensive diplomacy, forming and effectively leading the implementation of a new era of diplomacy imbued with the unique character of "Vietnamese bamboo," based on the Vietnamese people's values of "adapting to changing circumstances while maintaining constancy," "harmony and friendship," and "replacing tyranny with benevolence." Under your leadership, Vietnam has become a reliable partner, an active and responsible member on the international stage; continuously integrating deeply and comprehensively into international politics, the world economy, and human civilization.
Throughout Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong's thought, the people and humanity are paramount, and he is committed to wholeheartedly serving the people, building a new socialist person, and continuously strengthening unity and solidarity, first and foremost unity within the Party, national unity, and genuine international solidarity. He is always determined to successfully formulate and implement all policies and guidelines that are in line with the people's will; steadfast in his stance, viewpoint, and practice of "the people are the foundation," and "the people are the subject and center of the reform process." A true, sincere, and righteous communist, he always keeps this in mind and demands that the entire Party and the entire political system adhere to and demand this from him. "We must have the highest responsibility to the people, taking care of their material and spiritual well-being," and "close contact with the people is the law of the Party's existence, development, and operation, and is the decisive factor in creating the Party's strength."
Throughout his life, Comrade General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has persistently dedicated himself to the revolutionary cause of our Party and nation with an iron will and unwavering spirit, never retreating in the face of obstacles and difficulties; he has shown utmost responsibility and revolutionary enthusiasm, working until his last breath, wholeheartedly and devotedly serving the Party, the country, and the people; affirming a great personality, living his entire life for the country, the Party, and the people. He is truly a shining example of unwavering revolutionary character and ethics, "selfless dedication," a simple, honest, and sincere lifestyle, a democratic, dedicated, scientific, thorough, decisive, and consistent work style, respecting and loving people, and being very close to the people. It truly is the core that unites and consolidates the wisdom of our entire Party, people, and army, respected, trusted, and proud of by cadres, Party members, and our compatriots abroad, and highly valued and appreciated by international friends.
We respectfully honor and express our profound gratitude for the immense contributions of Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong to the cause of national construction, development, and defense of Vietnam during the đổi mới (renovation) period. In recognition of his exceptionally outstanding contributions, the Party and State have respectfully bestowed upon him the following honor. The Gold Star Medal, the highest award; but above all, Comrade will forever belong to the Fatherland and the People.
Respectfully addressing the spirit of Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong!
Today, we are gathered here, together with our compatriots, soldiers throughout the country, our compatriots abroad, and international friends, to bid farewell to Comrade [Name], sending him to the eternal realm, to the glorious history of the civilized and heroic Vietnamese nation. Although he has passed away, his name and legacy, his contributions and achievements, his talent and virtue will forever shine brightly in the glorious history of our Party and our nation, in the gratitude of our cadres, Party members and people, and in the affection of our international friends.
Farewell, Comrade, a leader who embodied the dignity and character of the Party, the embodiment of peace, unity, and progress; the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army pledge to wholeheartedly fulfill your wishes, to engrave in our hearts the admonition, "If you are a human being, be a Communist," to wholeheartedly and diligently serve the Fatherland and the people, to steadfastly follow the path chosen by the Party, President Ho Chi Minh, and previous generations, including you; to unite, work together, seize opportunities, overcome challenges, and build our Party and political system into a truly clean, strong, and comprehensive organization, ensuring our people have a prosperous and happy life, contributing to building a progressive, civilized, and ethical world. The legacy of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong will live forever in Vietnamese history, and will be inherited and further developed in the process of reform. Successfully achieving the goal of building a peaceful, independent, unified, democratic, prosperous, civilized, and happy Vietnam, a goal that Comrade cherished, strived for, and sacrificed for throughout his life.
In our deepest sorrow, we sincerely extend our most heartfelt condolences to the family of Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong for this irreplaceable loss.
With utmost respect, we bid farewell to our beloved General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong - our exceptionally outstanding leader.
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