State funeral to be held for Former State President Tran Duc Luong

Former Politburo member and State President Tran Duc Luong passed away at 10:51 p.m. on May 20 at the age of 88, after a period of illness, despite dedicated treatment from the Party, the State, medical professionals, and the devoted care of his family.

Tran Duc Luong, former member of the Politburo, former President of Vietnam, former Chairman of the National Defense and Security Council.

Tran Duc Luong, former member of the Politburo, former President of Vietnam, former Chairman of the National Defense and Security Council, was born on May 5, 1937. He was originally from Pho Khanh Commune, Duc Pho District (now Duc Pho Town), Quang Ngai Province, and then resided at 298, Lieu Giai Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

Over more than 50 years of revolutionary service, he had made significant contributions to the glorious cause of the Party and the nation. He was awarded the Gold Star Order, the 65-year Party membership badge and numerous other noble orders, medals, awards and titles bestowed by the Party and the State.

His passing is a big loss to the Party, State and people of Vietnam. The funeral of Former State President Tran Duc Luong is organized in the national mourning etiquette.

Translated by N.T