In their message of condolences, the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, the State President, the National Assembly, the Government and the Central Committee of the Lao Front for National Construction expressed their profound sorrow and regret, describing former President Tran Duc Luong as a distinguished statesman and a pillar of the Vietnamese Party and State, who consistently embodied the spirit of sacrifice and set an exemplary standard as a Party member.

They noted his lifelong dedication to the revolutionary cause of the Vietnamese Party, the nation, and the people, and commended his unwavering commitment to the defence and prosperous development of Vietnam.

Party General Secretary and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith writes on the condolence book in tribute to former President Tran Duc Luong.

His passing is not only a profound loss to the Vietnamese Party, State, and people, but also to their Lao counterparts, who have lost a beloved friend and comrade, they said, recalling that the former President had always shown deep care and wholehearted support for the cause of national protection and development in Laos, making significant and meaningful contributions to strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the Parties, States, and people of Laos and Vietnam.

In his condolence message, Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping extended profound condolences to the Vietnamese Party, State, people, and former President Tran Duc Luong’s family.

He praised Mr. Luong as an outstanding leader of the Vietnamese Party and State who played a pivotal role in the country’s renewal and development. As a longtime close friend of the Chinese people, he tirelessly promoted the relationship between the two Parties and nations.

Mr. Xi expressed confidence that under the steadfast leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, led by General Secretary To Lam, the Vietnamese Party, State, and people will transform their grief into strength and continue achieving new milestones in the cause of socialism building.

Sous Yara, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Cambodian National Assembly, pays tribute to former State President Tran Duc Luong.

In their letters of condolences sent to Vietnam’s top leaders, Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, Senate President Hun Sen, Prime Minister Hun Manet, and National Assembly President Khuon Sudary described former State President Tran Duc Luong as an exceptional and dedicated leader who devoted his whole career to peace, independence, social progress and national modernisation for the well-being of the Vietnamese people.

They also praised him as a long-standing, sincere friend of Cambodia and a key figure in building and developing the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations and their people.

Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba, mourned the loss of former President Tran Duc Luong, who had helped deepen the profound bonds between Cuba and Vietnam.

Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz affirmed that Cuba would always cherish Mr. Luong’s contributions to the bilateral friendship, while President of the National Assembly of People's Power Esteban Lazo offered heartfelt condolences to Mr. Luong’s family, friends and the Vietnamese people.

Russian President Vladimir Putin described former President Luong as a great friend of Russia, highlighting his important role in advancing bilateral relations. Notably, Mr. Luong co-signed the Joint Statement on the Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Russia in 2001.