Former President Tran Duc Luong passes away

VGP - Former Politburo member and former President Tran Duc Luong passed away at 22:51 on May 20 at his residence in Ha Noi at the aged 88, after a period of illness, according to the specialized council for protection of central-level officials' health.

May 21, 2025 10:52 PM GMT+7

Despite the dedicated treatment provided by the Party, the State, a team of professors and medical doctors, and the devoted care of his family, his advanced age and declining health ultimately led to his passing.

Details regarding the memorial, funeral, and burial ceremonies for comrade Tran Duc Luong will be announced at a later time.

Former President Tran Duc Luong was born on May 5, 1937 in the central province of Quang Ngai.

He joined the Communist Party of Viet Nam on December 19, 1959.

Tran served as Deputy Prime Minister from September 1992 to August 1997 and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam from September 1997 to June 2006.