Former State President Tran Duc Luong passes away

  • France's President Jacques Chirac presents the National Order of the Legion of Honor to State President Tran Duc Luong in 2002. VNA Photo
    France's President Jacques Chirac presents the National Order of the Legion of Honor to State President Tran Duc Luong in 2002. VNA Photo
  • State President Tran Duc Luong meets with Cuban leader Phidel Csstro in 2000. VNA Photo
    State President Tran Duc Luong meets with Cuban leader Phidel Csstro in 2000. VNA Photo
  • State President Tran Duc Luong receives 55-year Party membership badge in 2014. VNA Photo
    State President Tran Duc Luong receives 55-year Party membership badge in 2014. VNA Photo
  • State President Tran Duc Luong meets with UK Prime Minister Tony Blair during his official visit to the UK in 2004. VNA Photo
    State President Tran Duc Luong meets with UK Prime Minister Tony Blair during his official visit to the UK in 2004. VNA Photo
  • Former Politburo member and former State President Tran Duc Luong. VNA Photo
    Former Politburo member and former State President Tran Duc Luong. VNA Photo
Former Politburo member and former State President Tran Duc Luong, born on May 5, 1937, passed away at 22:51 on May 20 at his residence in Hanoi, aged 88, after a period of illness, according to the specialised council for protection of central-level officials' health. Details regarding the memorial, funeral, and burial ceremonies for comrade Tran Duc Luong will be announced at a later time. VNA Photo

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