Visitation ceremony for former President Tran Duc Luong

10:40: The Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union led by Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Youth Union Bui Quang Huy visited

10:15: The delegation of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor led by Central Party Committee member and President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Nguyen Dinh Khang paid their respects.

10:10: At the Hanoi National Funeral Home, agencies, organizations and unions continue to pay their respects to former President Tran Duc Luong.

9:30: In Ho Chi Minh City, mass mobilizations begin to pay their respects to former President Tran Duc Luong.

Veteran Vu Thi Minh Thai was present at Thong Nhat Hall early to pay her respects to former President Tran Duc Luong. She wore many medals, including three medals signed by former President Tran Duc Luong.

Ms. Thai shared that during the period when former President Tran Duc Luong held leadership responsibilities, the country was still facing difficulties. However, with a strategic vision and bold decisions, former President Tran Duc Luong has helped the country overcome challenges and achieved many successes in the fields of military, politics, economy and foreign affairs.

Even more moved, Ms. Thai said that she and former President Tran Duc Luong are from Quang Ngai, two people in two neighboring communes. As a child, both of them studied at Nguyen Nghiem School in Quang Ngai, where former President Tran Duc Luong studied from his mother in two classes. She still remembers the days after school, when the whole group went to the hill to pick fruit.

"I miss those memories so much. Today, former President Tran Duc Luong passed away, I am very saddened and regretful. Although I could not return to my hometown to visit, I still had to go to Thong Nhat Hall to say goodbye to comrade" - Ms. Thai choked up.

9:00: Some photos of the delegations visiting former President Tran Duc Luong at the National Funeral Home, No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi.

In Quang Nam, the delegation led by Mr. Luong Nguyen Minh Triet - Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Quang Nam Provincial Party Committee paid a visit to former President Tran Duc Luong. The delegation also included leaders of the People's Committee, People's Council, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Ngai province, and representatives of departments, branches, sectors, and organizations of the province.

The visitation ceremony was solemnly held at the T50 Guest House Hall, Quang Ngai Provincial Military Command (No. 142 Le Trung Dinh, Quang Ngai city).

8:10: In Quang Ngai, delegations from Quang Ngai province and Military Region 5 came to offer incense and lay wreaths, expressing their infinite condolences for the passing of former President Tran Duc Luong. The visitation ceremony was solemnly held at the T50 Guest House Hall, Quang Ngai Provincial Military Command (No. 142 Le Trung Dinh, Quang Ngai city).

The delegation of Quang Ngai province was led by Mr. Tran Hoang Tuan, Standing Vice Chairman of Quang Ngai Provincial People's Committee. Participating in the delegation were Mr. and Mrs. in the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, leaders of the People's Committee, People's Council, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Ngai province, along with representatives of departments, agencies, unions of the province.

The delegation of Military Region 5 was led by Major General Le Ngoc Hai - Commander of Military Region 5, along with comrades in the Military Region 5 Command.

8am: In Ho Chi Minh City, delegations begin to enter Thong Nhat Hall to pay their respects to former President Tran Duc Luong.

The delegation of the City Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City; former leaders of the Party, State, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee; leaders of Ho Chi Minh City during the periods visited by Politburo member and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen.

Party and State leaders write in the condolence book to commemorate former President Tran Duc Luong

General Secretary To Lam wrote: "Comrade Tran Duc Luong has devoted his entire life to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. In all working positions, he always demonstrated a strong political stance, pure moral qualities, scientific and devoted working methods; had a simple, modest lifestyle, close to comrades, brothers, people... and was respected by comrades, brothers, friends and people.

His passing is a huge loss for our Party, State and people. I would like to respectfully bow in front of you and would like to send my deepest condolences to you and your family."

President Luong Cuong wrote in the condolence book: Comrade Tran Duc Luong is an excellent leader of our Party and State, an example of dedication, wholehearted service to the Fatherland and the people. He devoted his entire life to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. His passing is a great loss for our Party, State and people.

We will always remember his great contributions. Although he has gone far, the good values he left behind will forever be a source of encouragement for generations of cadres, party members and people to continue to steadfastly walk on the path to building a peaceful, independent, unified, democratic, rich and civilized Vietnam.

At this moment of grief, I, together with all compatriots and comrades, would like to express our infinite condolences and express my deepest condolences to all comrades and comrades.

biet doi to comrade Tran Duc Luong".

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed in the condolence book: "I deeply regret comrade Tran Duc Luong - the outstanding steadfast leader of our Party, State and people".

Comrade Tran Duc Luong, 88 years old and 66 years old in the Party, has devoted his entire life to the revolutionary cause of our Party, State and people.

"In his work and leadership of the country, he has always shown that he is a leader with a strategic vision, close to reality, taking effectiveness as the highest measure. His working and dedicated life is a shining example for cadres, soldiers and people to follow.

Learning from comrade Tran Duc Luong, we wish to do our best to contribute to the revolutionary cause of our Party and people, for the cause of a rich people, a strong country, democracy, fairness and civilization - the Prime Minister wrote.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man wrote: I deeply regret comrade Tran Duc Luong, former Politburo member and former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. He has made great contributions to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation.

During his participation in the revolution, he was trusted by the Party and the State and assigned many important responsibilities. Regardless of his position, he is always wholeheartedly devoted to serving the revolution, serving the people, and being absolutely loyal to the Party.

Our Party, State and people always appreciate his great contributions. I would like to respect you, comrade. I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family and all the families of venerable comrade Tran Duc Luong".

7:58: The Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Ngai province were visited by Ms. Bui Thi Quynh Van - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council of Quang Ngai province.

7:54: The delegation of the Hanoi Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Fatherland Front Committee led by Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai paid a visit to former President Tran Duc Luong.

7:50: Comrade Nguyen Minh Triet - former Politburo member, former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam paid his respects to former President Tran Duc Luong.

7:48: The Central Party Committee of the Public Security, the Ministry of Public Security led by Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quoc To - Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Minister of Public Security - paid their respects.

The wreath of the Youth Union bears the words "Central Party Committee of Public Security, Ministry of Public Security pays respect".

7:40: The Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense delegation led by General Phan Van Giang - Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Minister of National Defense - paid their respects to former President Tran Duc Luong.

The wreath of the Youth Union bears the words "Central Military Commission - Ministry of National Defense pays tribute".

7:38: The Central Steering Committee for Judicial Reform was visited by Politburo member and President Luong Cuong - Head of the Central Steering Committee for Judicial Reform.

6:35: The Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front led by Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Do Van Chien paid their respects.

7:30: The National Assembly Delegation of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam led by Politburo member and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man paid their respects.

The wreath of the Youth Union bears the words "We shall never feel sorry for comrade Tran Duc Luong".

7.25: The Government delegation of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam led by Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid their respects.

The wreath of the Youth Union bears the words "We shall never feel sorry for comrade Tran Duc Luong".

7.23: The Presidium of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam led by Politburo member and President Luong Cuong paid their respects.

The wreath of the Youth Union bears the words "We shall never feel sorry for comrade Tran Duc Luong".

7:15: The visitation ceremony to former President Tran Duc Luong officially begins.

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam led by General Secretary To Lam paid their respects.

Also participating in the delegation were: President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man. Also participating in the delegation were leaders and former leaders of the Party and State.

The wreath of the Youth Union bears the words "We shall never feel sorry for comrade Tran Duc Luong".

The delegation observed a minute of silence to commemorate former President Tran Duc Luong. After that, the delegation went around the village where former President Tran Duc Luong was.

7:10: At Thong Nhat Hall (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City), a visitation ceremony for former President Tran Duc Luong took place.

From early morning, former leaders of the Party, State, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee; delegations of the City Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City; leaders of Ho Chi Minh City from different periods were present at Thong Nhat Hall waiting for the visit of former President Tran Duc Luong.

It is expected that the masses will be able to visit from 12:00 on May 24.

Ho Chi Minh City also established the Organizing Committee for the Visitation and Rehearsal Ceremony of Former President Tran Duc Luong in Ho Chi Minh City, headed by Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Van Duoc.

7:05 a.m.: Leaders of Quang Ngai province and Military Region 5 visit former President Tran Duc Luong

The delegation of Quang Ngai province and Military Region 5 visited and laid wreaths, expressing their infinite condolences for the passing of former President Tran Duc Luong. The visitation ceremony was solemnly held at the T50 Guest House Hall, Quang Ngai Provincial Military Command (No. 142 Le Trung Dinh, Quang Ngai city).

The delegation of Quang Ngai province was headed by Mr. Tran Hoang Tuan, Standing Vice Chairman of Quang Ngai Provincial People's Committee. Participating in the delegation were Mr. and Mrs. in the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, leaders of the People's Committee, People's Council, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Ngai province, along with representatives of departments, agencies, unions of the province.

The delegation of Military Region 5 was led by Major General Le Ngoc Hai - Commander of Military Region 5, along with comrades in the Military Region 5 Command.

This morning, 48 delegations registered to pay their respects to former President Tran Duc Luong at the T50 guesthouse, Quang Ngai city.

The visitation ceremony for comrade Tran Duc Luong was organized by Quang Ngai province at 3 locations including: Hall of the T50 Guest House, Quang Ngai Provincial Military Command (No. 142 Le Trung Dinh, Quang Ngai city); Duc Pho Town Cultural House and Hall of the People's Committee of Pho Khanh commune, Duc Pho town.

7:00 a.m.: Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh - Politburo member, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister of the Government - Head of the Organizing Committee of the Funeral Ceremony of Former President Tran Duc Luong - chaired the Funeral program.

Politburo member, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh - issued a special announcement on the National Day of former President Tran Duc Luong.

The notice clearly stated: Comrade Tran Duc Luong, former Politburo member, former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, former Chairman of the National Defense and Security Council, born on May 5, 1937; hometown: Pho Khanh commune, Duc Pho district (now Duc Pho town), Quang Ngai province; permanent residence at 298, Van Phuc street, Lieu Giai ward, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi city.

He participated in the revolution from February 1955; into the Communist Party of Vietnam on December 19, 1959; Member of the Central Executive Committee of the V, Vi, VII, VIII, IX courses; Member of Politburo Session VIII, IX; Standing Member of the Politburo Session VIII; Vice Chairman of the Council of Ministers from February 1987 to August 1992; Deputy Prime Minister from September 1992 to August 1997; From September 1997 to June 2006; President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Chairman of the National Defense and Security Council, Session X, Session XI; National Assembly deputies seventh, VIII, X, XI.

After a period of serious illness, despite being wholeheartedly treated by the Party, the State, the collective of professors and doctors, and being devoted to his family's care, due to old age and serious illness, he passed away at 10:51 p.m. on May 20, 2025 (ie April 23, At Ty year), at his home, at the age of 88.

During more than 50 years of revolutionary activities, he has made many great contributions to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. He was awarded the Gold Star Medal, the 65-year Party membership badge and many other noble medals, awards and titles by the Party and the State.

Comrade lost is a great loss to the Party, the State, our people and the family members. In order to show mourning and commemorating Mr. Tran Duc Luong, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front decided to organize the funeral ceremony of comrades with the national funeral ceremony.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh also announced the list of the Funeral Committee of former President Tran Duc Luong, including 34 comrades, headed by comrade Luong Cuong - Politburo member and President. The list of the Organizing Committee for the Funeral Ceremony of former President Tran Duc Luong includes 25 comrades, headed by Comrade Nguyen Hoa Binh - Politburo member, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister.

6:50: Family of former President Tran Duc Luong at the Funeral Home area

The family of former President Tran Duc Luong paid their respects. The family's wreath reads: "Wives, children, grandchildren, I feel extremely sorry for you".

6:45: In front of the National Funeral Home, No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong, many vehicles have moved inside. The authorities carry out security inspection procedures.

Along with that, the authorities guided, divided traffic, and regulated traffic around the funeral home area.

The visitation ceremony for former President Tran Duc Luong will take place from 7:00 a.m. on May 24, 2025 - 7:00 a.m. on May 25, 2025.

The memorial service for former President Tran Duc Luong was solemnly held at 7:00 a.m. on May 25, 2025.

At the same time, at Thong Nhat Hall, Ho Chi Minh City and at Hall T50, Quang Ngai Provincial Military Command, No. 142 Le Trung Dinh, Quang Ngai City, a visitation ceremony and a memorial ceremony for former President Tran Duc Luong were also held.

The burial ceremony will be held at 3:00 p.m. the same day at the Hometown Cemetery, Pho Khanh Commune, Duc Pho Town, Quang Ngai Province.

According to the Special Notice, Comrade Tran Duc Luong - former Politburo member, former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, former Chairman of the National Defense and Security Council, born on May 5, 1937; hometown: Pho Khanh commune, Duc Pho district (now Duc Pho town), Quang Ngai province; permanent residence at 298, Van Phuc street, Lieu Giai ward, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi city.

He participated in the revolution from February 1955; in the Communist Party of Vietnam on December 19, 1959; Member of the Central Executive Committee of the V, Vi, VII, VIII, IX courses; Member of Politburo Session VIII, IX; Standing Member of the Politburo Session VIII; Vice Chairman of the Council of Ministers from February 1987 to August 1992; Deputy Prime Minister from September 1992 to August 1997; From September 997 to June 2006, he was the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Chairman of the Council of Defense and Security, Session X, XI; National Assembly deputies seventh, VIII, X, XI.

After a period of serious illness, despite being wholeheartedly treated by the Party, the State, the collective of professors and doctors, and being devoted to his family, due to old age and serious illness, he passed away at 10:51 p.m. on May 20, 2025 (ie April 23, At Ty year), at his home, at the age of 88.

During more than 50 years of revolutionary activities, he has made many great contributions to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. He was awarded the Gold Star Medal, the 65-year Party membership badge and many other noble medals, awards and titles by the Party and the State.

Comrade lost is a great loss to the Party, the State, our people and the family members. In order to show mourning and commemorating Mr. Tran Duc Luong, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front decided to organize the funeral ceremony of comrades with the national funeral ceremony.

The list of the Funeral Committee of Comrade Tran Duc Luong includes 34 comrades, headed by Comrade Luong Cuong - Politburo member and President.

The list of the Organizing Committee for the Funeral Ceremony of Comrade Tran Duc Luong includes 25 comrades, headed by Comrade Nguyen Hoa Binh - Politburo member, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister.