The Cuban President praised the late former leader's outstanding contributions to Viet Nam's Doi Moi (renewal) process and to the special, trustworthy fraternal bonds between the people, Parties and governments of the two nations.

President Tran Duc Luong.

During the official mourning period, Cuba's national flags will be flown at half-mast at public buildings and military facilities across the country.

Earlier, President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who is also First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee, extended his deepest condolences to the Party, State and people of Viet Nam. He described former State President Tran Duc Luong as a distinguished leader who contributed greatly the Viet Nam - Cuba friendship.

On social media platform X, he expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the former State President, highlighting his significant role in strengthening the brotherhood and traditional cooperation between the two countries.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez also extended condolences to the Vietnamese leaders, people, and the family of the deceased, reaffirming the deep solidarity between the two peoples.

Vietnam to observe 2-day national mourning for former State President Tran Duc Luong

The funeral of former Politburo member and former State President Tran Duc Luong, who passed away on May 20 due to old age and severe illness at the age of 88, will be held in the national mourning etiquette.

Former State President Tran Duc Luong passes away

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.

Thank-you message of State Funeral Board, family of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

The State Funeral Board and the family of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong delivered a thank-you message following the burial service for the Party leader on July 26 afternoon.

State funeral held for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

A respect-paying ceremony in the national mourning etiquette was solemnly held for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi, the Thong Nhat Hall in Ho Chi Minh City, and his hometown in Dong Hoi commune of Hanoi’s Dong Anh district on July 25.

 

Two-day State funeral to be held for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

A State funeral for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong will be held on July 25 and 26. During the two days of state mourning, all offices and public places will fly the national flag at half-mast, and all public entertainment activities will be suspended.