Myanmar delegation returns after attending funeral service for late Gen Secy of CPV Central Committee

A delegation led by Admiral Tin Aung San, a member of the State Administration Council and Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister for Defence, attended the state funeral of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV). They returned to Yangon on the evening of 26 July.
Upon their arrival at Yangon International Airport, they were welcomed back by the Yangon Region chief minister, the Yangon Command commander, the Defence Attaché of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Myanmar, embassy officials, and senior Tatmadaw officers.
Admiral Tin Aung San laid a wreath and paid tributes to the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, signing the condolence registration book. He also met Senior Lt-Gen Le Huy Vinh, Deputy Minister for Defence.
Furthermore, Admiral Tin Aung San presented a message of condolences from State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to Vietnamese President Mr To Lam, expressing condolences for the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
Admiral Tin Aung San attended the memorial service at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi on 26 July, where the President of Vietnam paid tribute to the deceased’s contributions to the country.
Subsequently, the body was cremated. The event was attended by heads of state, foreign ministers, parliament speakers, and officials from 27 countries.
During his trip, Admiral Tin Aung San met the staff, military attaché, officers, and families of the Myanmar embassy to Vietnam, presenting them with gifts. — MNA/TMT