General Secretary and State President To Lam along with a central delegation, visits the family members of late General Secretary Le Duan. Photo: VNA
Those commemorated included former Party General Secretaries Le Duan and Nguyen Van Linh; former Chairman of the Council of State Vo Chi Cong; former State President Le Duc Anh; former Chairman of the Council of Ministers Pham Hung; and former Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet.
Former General Secretary Le Duan (1907 – 1986), a distinguished disciple of President Ho Chi Minh, devoted 60 years to the revolutionary cause, including 26 consecutive years as First Secretary and General Secretary of the Party Central Committee. His life and career embodied dedication to national independence, reunification, and the socialist path.
Former General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh (1915 – 1998) was a steadfast and devoted communist leader who dedicated his life to the cause of national independence, socialism, and people’s happiness. For nearly 70 years serving the revolution across localities and sectors, he consistently demonstrated wholehearted dedication to the Party and the people.
Former Chairman of the Council of State Vo Chi Cong (1912 -2011) was a loyal and exemplary revolutionary leader who devoted nearly 80 years to the struggle for national liberation and the cause of national construction and defence. He was widely respected for his integrity, humility, and dedication to the people.
General Secretary and State President To Lam offers incense in tribute to General Le Duc Anh, former State President. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA