Prime Minister Modi Condoles Death of Vietnamese Leader Nguyen Phu Trong

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the death of Vietnamese leader Nguyen Phu Trong. Trong, who was the general secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party, passed away at the age of 80 after months of ill health. Modi extended his solidarity to the people and leadership of Vietnam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his condolences on the death of Vietnamese leader Nguyen Phu Trong, aligning himself with the Vietnamese populace and leadership in their moment of mourning.

Trong, the general secretary of Vietnam's ruling Communist Party and the country's most influential politician, passed away at the age of 80 following prolonged health issues, according to official media reports.

Modi took to X to express his grief, stating, 'Saddened by the news of the passing away of the Vietnamese leader, General Secretary H.E. Nguyen Phu Trong. We pay our respects to the departed leader. Extend our deepest condolences and stand in solidarity with the people and leadership of Vietnam in this hour of grief.'

(With inputs from agencies.)