Sharing the sorrow, a representative from the US Embassy wrote the General Secretary “was a champion of deep ties between the US and Vietnam. In an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency, Djouadj held that under the leadership of General Secretary Trong, the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has led the country to reap considerable socio-economic achievements. Djouadj affirmed that under the leadership of General Secretary Trong, Vietnam has been "prosperous and peaceful", with good economic development, stable society and increasing international status. Kompas research magazine on July 20 published an article hailing the outstanding role of General Secretary Trong and emphasising his imprints on Vietnam's development. Former Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yushita Hiroyuki hailed General Secretary Trong as an eminent leader of Vietnam and a great friend of Japan.
