Vietnam is set to hold a two-day state funeral next week for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Trong, who was the top leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam, passed away at the age of 78 after battling a long illness. The state funeral, which will take place on February 17 and 18, will be an opportunity for the country to pay their respects to the late leader.
During the funeral, Trong’s body will lie in state at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi for mourners to pay their respects. The country will observe two minutes of silence on February 17 to honor his memory.
Trong served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam for over a decade. He was known for his anti-corruption campaign and efforts to reform the party and government. Trong was also instrumental in strengthening Vietnam’s ties with other countries, including the United States and China.
The late leader’s passing has been met with an outpouring of grief from the Vietnamese people, with many expressing their gratitude for his leadership and dedication to the country. Trong was seen as a key figure in Vietnam’s political landscape and his death marks the end of an era for the country.
The state funeral for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is expected to be a somber and dignified affair, with leaders and dignitaries from around the world expected to attend to pay their respects. Vietnam will mourn the loss of a respected leader who played a significant role in the country’s development and international relations.
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