General Secretary To Lam writes in the condolence book at the funeral of formerPresident Tran Duc Luong. Photo: VNA

In deep emotion and grief, from early morning, delegations of the Party, State, Vietnam Fatherland Front , officers and soldiers of the armed forces, along with a large number of officers, party members, and people from all walks of life in the capital and many provinces and cities across the country gathered at the Funeral House to attend the funeral of former President Tran Duc Luong; expressing gratitude and respect for the leader who devoted his entire life to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the Vietnamese people.

With infinite sorrow, General Secretary To Lam wrote in the condolence book: "Deeply mourning comrade Tran Duc Luong - a staunch Communist Party member, a devoted and exemplary leader, an excellent son of the heroic homeland of Quang Ngai , rich in revolutionary tradition.

Comrade Tran Duc Luong devoted his entire life to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. In all his positions, he always demonstrated steadfast political will, pure moral qualities, scientific and dedicated working methods; had a simple and modest lifestyle, was close to comrades, brothers, and the people... and was respected by comrades, brothers, friends, and the people.

Comrade's passing is a great loss to our Party, State and people.

I respectfully bow before the spirit of the comrade and send my deepest condolences to his family.

Farewell to former President Tran Duc Luong, Politburo member and President Luong Cuong wrote in the condolence book: “Comrade Tran Duc Luong was an outstanding leader of our Party and State, a shining example of dedication and 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 to our Party, State and People.

We will always remember the great contributions of Comrade. Although he has passed away, the good values ​​that Comrade left behind will forever be a source of encouragement for generations of cadres, party members and our people to continue to firmly step on the path of building a peaceful, independent, unified, democratic, prosperous and civilized Vietnam.

In this moment of sorrow, I, along with all my compatriots and comrades, would like to express our deepest condolences and send our deepest sympathies to the entire family of comrade Tran Duc Luong. Farewell, comrade Tran Duc Luong.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was moved to write in the condolence book. Photo: VNA

Writing in the condolence book for former President Tran Duc Luong, Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh wrote: “Deeply mourning comrade Tran Duc Luong, an outstanding and loyal leader of our Party, State and People. I would like to express my deepest condolences to comrade Tran Duc Luong’s family for this painful loss.

Comrade Tran Duc Luong, at 88 years old and 66 years of Party membership, devoted his whole life to the revolutionary cause of our Party, State and People.

During his activities and leadership of the country, he always showed himself to be a leader with strategic vision, close to reality, and taking effectiveness as the highest measure.

His life, work and dedication are a shining example for cadres, soldiers and people to follow.

Learning from comrade Tran Duc Luong, we vow to do our best to contribute to the revolutionary cause of our Party and People, for the cause of a rich people, strong country, democracy, fairness, and civilization!".

In emotion, Politburo member and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man wrote: “Deeply mourning comrade Tran Duc Luong, former Politburo member and former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. He made great contributions to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation.

During his participation in the revolution, the Party and the State trusted him and assigned him many important responsibilities. No matter what position he held, he wholeheartedly served the Revolution and the People; and was absolutely loyal to the Party.

Our Party, State and People will always respect the great contributions of Comrade. We respectfully pay our respects to Comrade's spirit. We would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and the entire bereaved family of beloved Comrade Tran Duc Luong.

Sincerely!

Writing in the condolence book, Politburo member, Party Central Committee Secretary, and Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Do Van Chien emotionally wrote: “With deep sorrow for comrade Tran Duc Luong, former Politburo member and former President, the delegation of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front respectfully lights incense and respectfully bows to bid farewell to beloved comrade Tran Duc Luong.

At this sacred moment of separation, we express our infinite condolences and gratitude for your great contributions to the Party's revolutionary cause, especially your contributions to the Party's cause of Great National Unity.

My deepest condolences to the family and comrade Tran Tuan Anh. Pray for the soul of comrade Tran Duc Luong to rest in peace.

General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defense, writes in the condolence book at the funeral of former President Tran Duc Luong. Photo: VNA

Leading the delegation of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense to pay tribute to former President Tran Duc Luong, General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Minister of National Defense, respectfully wrote in the condolence book: “The Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense deeply mourn comrade Tran Duc Luong, former Politburo member, former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a prestigious leader of the Party, State and People, a loyal communist party member who fought all his life for the independence, freedom of the nation, and happiness of the people.

Throughout his revolutionary activities, he always paid special attention to the armed forces in general and the Vietnam People's Army in particular. He, together with the Politburo, the Secretariat and the Central Military Commission, proposed many policies and solutions to build the Army, strengthen national defense, and firmly protect the socialist Vietnamese Fatherland.

The Central Military Commission - Ministry of National Defense and all officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People's Army always remember the merits of comrade, vow to be absolutely loyal to the Party, the State and the People, unite to build a revolutionary, disciplined, elite and modern Army, successfully complete all assigned tasks in all situations, worthy of comrade's attention and the trust of the Party, State and People.

The Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense and all officers and soldiers of the entire army respectfully light incense to bid farewell to the comrade and offer condolences to his family.

Expressing his emotions, General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo member, Secretary of the Central Public Security Party Committee, Minister of Public Security wrote in the condolence book: “The Central Public Security Party Committee, the Ministry of Public Security, together with all generals, officers, non-commissioned officers, workers and employees of the People's Public Security Force, deeply mourn comrade Tran Duc Luong, former Politburo member, former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a leader who made many important contributions to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation, for the happiness of the People. His passing is a great loss to our Party, State, People and his family.

Before the spirit of Comrade, the People's Public Security force vows to be absolutely loyal to the Fatherland, the Party, the State and the People, to strive to devote all its efforts and intelligence to the cause of building and protecting the socialist Fatherland of Vietnam; to build a truly clean, strong, disciplined, elite and modern People's Public Security force.

I respectfully bow my head in farewell to the former President and would like to send my deepest condolences and infinite sorrow to his family for this irreparable pain. May he rest in eternal peace!"

Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai writes in the condolence book at the funeral of former President Tran Duc Luong. Photo: VNA

On behalf of the Hanoi Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai wrote in the condolence book with sorrow: "The Party Committee, government, people and armed forces of Hanoi deeply mourn comrade Tran Duc Luong, former Politburo member and former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

For more than 65 years in the Party, regardless of his position, he has always upheld the pioneering and exemplary role of a Party member loyal to the Party and the Fatherland, wholeheartedly serving the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation, fulfilling the assigned responsibilities, worthy of the trust of the Party, the State and the People. He has made great contributions to domestic and foreign affairs, contributing to maintaining political stability, promoting economic development and strengthening Vietnam's international position during the period when the country resolutely implemented the policy of renovation, transforming from a centrally planned economy to a socialist-oriented market economy.

His passing leaves behind infinite sorrow for the Party Committee, government, people and armed forces of Hanoi capital and the people of the whole country.

The Party Committee, Government, People and Armed Forces of the Capital wish to unite, strive, and firmly walk on the revolutionary path, firmly uphold the ideal goals chosen by the Party, Uncle Ho, predecessors and comrades, and be determined to build a rich, democratic, prosperous, civilized and happy Vietnam; and build the capital Hanoi to be culturally - civilized - modern, worthy of being the heart of the whole country.

I respectfully bow my farewell to the spirit of comrade Tran Duc Luong.

My deepest condolences to the entire family of Comrade.

May you rest in peace, comrade!

On behalf of the delegation of the Provincial Party Committee, the government and the people of Quang Ngai to pay their respects and write in the condolence book to mourn former President Tran Duc Luong, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairwoman of the People's Council of Quang Ngai Province Bui Thi Quynh Van wrote: "The Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee and the Vietnam Fatherland Front of Quang Ngai Province deeply mourn comrade Tran Duc Luong, former member of the Politburo, former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. We would like to express our deepest condolences to his family. We would like to offer incense in memory and farewell to the outstanding son of Quang Ngai.

Forever remember and be grateful for your great contributions to the country and homeland of Quang Ngai".

* At the same time as the funeral for former President Tran Duc Luong took place at the National Funeral Home (Hanoi), the funeral for former President Tran Duc Luong was solemnly held at Thong Nhat Hall (Ho Chi Minh City) and Hall T50, Military Command of Quang Ngai Province, the hometown of comrade Tran Duc Luong. Many sentiments of regret and respect were written by the delegates in the condolence book in memory of former President Tran Duc Luong.

According to VNA

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