Party and State leaders visit Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh

To express condolences and acknowledge the achievements and contributions of comrade Le Van Thanh, on August 24, the Central Executive 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, and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front held a funeral for comrade Le Van Thanh with State funeral rites.

Deeply mourning comrade Le Van Thanh, member of the Party Central Committee, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister, the delegation of the Party Central Committee led by Politburo member, Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat, Head of the Central Organization Committee Truong Thi Mai came to pay their respects to comrade Le Van Thanh and offer condolences to his family.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and former General Secretary Nong Duc Manh sent wreaths to pay their respects to comrade Le Van Thanh!

The Presidium of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam led by Comrade Vo Van Thuong, Politburo member and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, visited Comrade Le Van Thanh.

Former President Tran Duc Luong, former President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, former President Truong Tan Sang, and former Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan sent wreaths of respect!

The delegation of the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam led by Comrade Pham Minh Chinh, Politburo member, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, visited Comrade Le Van Thanh.

Former Politburo member, former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung; former Politburo member, former Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh; Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai; Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha; General To Lam, Minister of Public Security; Minister Tran Van Son, Chairman of the Government Office... joined the delegation.

The delegation of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam led by Comrade Vuong Dinh Hue, Politburo member and Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, visited Comrade Le Van Thanh.

Comrade Nguyen Sinh Hung, former Politburo member, former Chairman of the National Assembly; Comrade Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, former Politburo member, former Chairman of the National Assembly sent wreaths of respect!

The delegation of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front led by Comrade Do Van Chien, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Committee, paid a visit to Comrade Le Van Thanh. Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The delegation of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front led by comrade Do Van Chien, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee, visited comrade Le Van Thanh.

The delegation of the Central Public Security Party Committee and the Ministry of Public Security, led by General To Lam, Politburo member, Secretary of the Central Public Security Party Committee and Minister of Public Security, paid a visit to comrade Le Van Thanh.

The delegation of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense led by Senior Lieutenant General Vu Hai San, member of the Party Central Committee, member of the Central Military Commission, Deputy Minister of National Defense, paid a visit to comrade Le Van Thanh. The leaders of the Ministry of National Defense sent wreaths of respect.

Also this morning, delegations from the Central Economic Committee; Central Internal Affairs Committee; Hanoi City Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Fatherland Front; Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics; Central Organizing Committee; Government Office; Hai Phong City Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Fatherland Front; delegations from ministries, central agencies, and localities... visited comrade Le Van Thanh and expressed condolences to his family.

Comrade Le Van Thanh is a cadre who dares to think and act, and has made many contributions to the common cause.

Moved to write in the condolence book, President Vo Van Thuong wrote: "Deeply mourning comrade Le Van Thanh, member of the Party Central Committee, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Comrade Le Van Thanh is a cadre who dares to think and act, and has made many contributions to the common cause of the Party, the nation and the development of Hai Phong City.

Farewell comrade. My deepest condolences to your family."

Following the example of comrade Le Van Thanh, the Government is determined to be united, honest, innovative, and serve the people.

On behalf of the Government delegation, moved to write in the condolence book, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed: "Deeply mourning comrade Le Van Thanh, an outstanding son of the heroic Port City; a dear and beloved comrade and teammate of the Government for the 2016-2021 and 2021-2026 terms.

We send our deepest condolences to the family and relatives of comrade Le Van Thanh for this irreparable loss and pain.

Comrade Le Van Thanh has more than 30 years of working experience, held many different positions and is closely associated with Hai Phong, with the revolutionary cause of our Party and People.

With the spirit of daring to think, daring to do, daring to innovate, being dedicated, enthusiastic and responsible for the assigned work, he has left many deep impressions in terms of leadership style and specific products for Hai Phong, for the People and for the Government.

The passing of Comrade Le Van Thanh is a loss to the Party, the State and the People. Following his example, the Government is determined to be united, honest, innovative and creative, serving the People and striving to achieve the highest efficiency in leadership and administration, contributing to the successful implementation of the task of building and defending the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the current period!"

Comrade Le Van Thanh is a talented, dedicated, responsible leader who has made many contributions to the country and Hai Phong City.

Expressing deep condolences for comrade Le Van Thanh, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue wrote: Comrade Le Van Thanh was a talented, dedicated, responsible leader who made many contributions to the country and Hai Phong City; a close, simple, affectionate comrade and brother to friends, comrades, brothers and the people.

The National Assembly Chairman sent his deepest condolences to the entire family; the Party Committee and People of Hai Phong City.

Expressing her condolences to the family of Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh, Comrade Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat, Head of the Central Organization Committee, shared: Comrade Le Van Thanh made many contributions to the Party, to the activities of the Government, to the development of Hai Phong and the country.

Farewelling to comrade Le Van Thanh, comrade Do Van Chien, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, wrote: Comrade Le Van Thanh devoted his whole life to the revolutionary cause of the Party; made great contributions to the happiness of the people. We vow to learn from and follow his example to strive to fulfill all assigned tasks.

FUNERAL OF COMRADE LE VAN THANH

The Party Central Committee Secretariat has decided to establish a State Funeral Committee consisting of 23 comrades; headed by Comrade Le Minh Khai, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister. Comrade Le Van Thanh's coffin lies at the Hai Phong City Convention Center, No. 18 Hoang Dieu, Hong Bang District, Hai Phong City. The visitation ceremony will be held from 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023 (July 9, Quy Mao year) to 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023 (July 11, Quy Mao year). The memorial service will be at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023. This will be followed by the funeral procession and burial ceremony on the morning of Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the cemetery of his hometown in Tan Lien commune, Vinh Bao district, Hai Phong city.

SAD NEWS: DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER LE VAN THANH PASSES AWAY

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 and the family deeply regret to inform:

Comrade Le Van Thanh, born on October 20, 1962; hometown: Tan Lien Commune, Vinh Bao District, Hai Phong City; permanent residence at No. 217, Lach Tray Street, Ngo Quyen District, Hai Phong City; joined the work in February 1988; joined the Party on June 24, 1997; Member of the Party Central Committee of the 12th and 13th terms, Member of the Party Committee of the Government, Deputy Prime Minister; former Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council of Hai Phong City; Delegate of the 12th National Assembly. He was awarded the Third Class Labor Medal, National Emulation Fighter and many other noble medals and orders by the Party and State.

After a period of serious illness, despite the devoted care and treatment of the Party, the State, a group of professors, doctors and his family, due to serious illness, he passed away at 20:20, August 22, 2023 (July 7, Quy Mao year) at his home, at the age of 61.

To express condolences and acknowledge the achievements and contributions of comrade Le Van Thanh, the Central Executive 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, and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front decided to hold the funeral of comrade Le Van Thanh with the State funeral ceremony.

SUMMARY OF THE BIOGRAPHY OF COMRADE LE VAN THANH

Member of the Party Central Committee, Member of the Government Party Committee, Deputy Prime Minister

Comrade Le Van Thanh, born on October 20, 1962; hometown: Tan Lien Commune, Vinh Bao District, Hai Phong City; permanent residence at No. 217, Lach Tray Street, Ngo Quyen District, Hai Phong City; joined the Party in February 1988; joined the Party on June 24, 1997.

WORKING PROCESS

February 1988 to May 1998: He was an accountant, then Deputy Head of Financial Accounting Department, Hai Phong Cement Factory.

June 1998 to March 2003: He was Party Cell Secretary, Head of Financial Accounting Department, Project Management Board of the new Hai Phong Cement Factory construction.

April 2003 to July 2004: He was Deputy Head of Project Management Board, in charge of economic field, Commander of construction project of new Hai Phong Cement Factory.

July 2004 to November 2005: He was Deputy Director of Hai Phong Cement Company, Deputy of Project Management Board, Commander of the installation and trial operation of the new Hai Phong Cement Factory.

December 2005 to May 2006: He was a member of the Party Committee Standing Committee and acting Director of Hai Phong Cement Company.

June 2006 to May 2009: He was Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Director of Hai Phong Cement Company, and Head of the Hai Phong Cement Urban Area Project Management Board; Member of the 12th National Assembly (from May 2007 to May 2011).

June 2009 to July 2010: He was a member of the City Party Committee, Party Secretary, Director of Hai Phong Cement Company, and Head of the Hai Phong Cement Urban Area Project Management Board.

July 2010 to November 2010: Member of the City Party Committee, Member of the Party Executive Committee, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Phong City.

December 2010 to May 2014: He was a member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, a member of the Party Executive Committee, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Phong City; a delegate of the 14th Hai Phong City People's Council.

May 2014 to December 2014: He was Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee; Delegate of the 14th Hai Phong City People's Council.

December 2014 to October 2015: He was Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Phong City.

October 2015 to June 2016: He was Secretary of the City Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Phong City; Member of the Party Executive Committee of Military Region III, Secretary of the Hai Phong City Military Party Committee. In January 2016, at the 12th National Party Congress, he was elected as a member of the Party Central Committee.

July 2016 to April 2021: He was a member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the City Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Delegation, Chairman of the People's Council of Hai Phong City; Member of the Party Executive Committee of Military Region III, Secretary of the Military Party Committee of Hai Phong City.

At the 13th National Party Congress, he continued to be elected as a member of the Party Central Committee. At the 11th session of the 14th National Assembly, he was appointed Deputy Prime Minister.

April 2021 to August 2023: He is a member of the Party Central Committee, member of the Government Party Committee, Deputy Prime Minister for the 2016 - 2021 and 2021 - 2026 terms.

He was a member of the Party Central Committee, terms XII and XIII; a delegate of the National Assembly, term XII.

He was awarded the Third Class Labor Medal, National Emulation Fighter and many other noble medals and orders by the Party and State.