The memorial service of the State funeral for former Party Chief Do Muoi

The memorial service of the State funeral for former Party General Secretary began at 7 am on October 6 at the National Funeral Hall. The burial ceremony will take place from 1 pm on October 7 in the native land of former Party Chief in Dong My commune, Thanh Tri district, Ha Noi.

The State funeral began at 7am on October 6 at the National Funeral Hall, No.5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi, for former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Do Muoi, who passed away on October 1. 

The funeral is held by the Party Central Committee, State President, National Assembly, Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee. 

General Secretary Do Muoi is laid in state at the National Funeral Hall. 

Crowds of people gathered at the National Funeral Hall since early morning, queuing up to pay tribute to the Party leader. 

A delegation of the Party Central Committee led by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong paid respect to the former Party chief and offered condolences to his family. 

Writing in the funeral guest book,  Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong expressed his deep grief over the death of the outstanding and prestigious leader of the Party, State and people. 

He praised Do Muoi as a steadfast communist party member who devoted his entire life to the ideal of national independence, socialism and people’s happiness. He acknowledged the great merits and contributions made by the former Party chief to the cause of national liberation and reunification, Doi Moi and national construction and defence. 

Delegations led by Acting President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man paid last respects to the former Party General Secretary 

Among those coming to offer condolences there were former Party General Secretaries Le Kha Phieu and Nong Duc Manh; former Presidents Tran Duc Luong, Nguyen Minh Triet and Truong Tan Sang; former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung; former National Assembly Chairmen Nguyen Van An and Nguyen Sinh Hung; among others. 

A respect-paying ceremony is also being held at Thong Nhat Hall in Ho Chi Minh City. A delegation of the city’s Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee and Vietnam Fatherland Front, led by Politburo member and Secretary of HCM City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan paid tribute to the former Party chief.

Former General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee Do Muoi was born on February 2, 1917, in Dong My commune, Thanh Tri district, Hanoi. He passed away in Hanoi on October 1 at the age of 101 due to serious illness. He served as General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee from June 1991 to December 1997, and was presented with an insignia of 80-year Party membership.
 
Vietnam declares two days of national mourning for him on October 6 and 7.

Hundreds of officers of the Police and Armed forces have been deployed to ensure traffic order and safety in the area of the National Funeral Hall.
Hundreds of officers of the Police and Armed forces have been deployed to ensure traffic order and safety in the area of the National Funeral Hall.
Hundreds of people queue to pay tribute to the former Party Chief at the National Funeral Hall
Hundreds of people queue to pay tribute to the former Party Chief at the National Funeral Hall
Comrade Do Muoi was born on February 2, 1917, in Dong My commune, Thanh Tri district, Hanoi; residing at No.11, Pham Dinh Ho street, Pham Dinh Ho ward, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi. After a period of illness, despite the wholehearted care by the Party, State, medical group and his family, he passed away at 23:12 on October 1, 2018, of serious illness and old age at the Military Central Hospital 108 in Hanoi.
Comrade Do Muoi was born on February 2, 1917, in Dong My commune, Thanh Tri district, Hanoi; residing at No.11, Pham Dinh Ho street, Pham Dinh Ho ward, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi. After a period of illness, despite the wholehearted care by the Party, State, medical group and his family, he passed away at 23:12 on October 1, 2018, of serious illness and old age at the Military Central Hospital 108 in Hanoi.
After more than 80 years joining revolutionary activities, comrade Do Muoi had made great contributions to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. He had been awarded with a Gold Star Order, an insignia of 80-year Party membership, and many other noble orders and medals. His passing away is a great loss to our Party, State and people. In photo: Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong pays tribute to former Party General Secretary Do Muoi.
After more than 80 years joining revolutionary activities, comrade Do Muoi had made great contributions to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. He had been awarded with a Gold Star Order, an insignia of 80-year Party membership, and many other noble orders and medals. His passing away is a great loss to our Party, State and people. In photo: Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong pays tribute to former Party General Secretary Do Muoi. 
In photo: Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong writes in the funeral book.
In photo: Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong writes in the funeral book. 
Delegation of the National Assembly, led by N.A Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan
Delegation of the National Assembly, led by N.A Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan 
Delegation of the Government, led by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, pays tribute to former Party Chief Do Muoi.
Delegation of the Government, led by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, pays tribute to former Party Chief Do Muoi.
Delegation of the State, led by Acting President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, pays tribute to former Party Chief Do Muoi.
Delegation of the State, led by Acting President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, pays tribute to former Party Chief Do Muoi.
Delegation of the Municipal Party Committee of HCMC led by Comrade Nguyen Thien Nhan pays tribute to the former Party Chief
Delegation of the Municipal Party Committee of HCMC led by Comrade Nguyen Thien Nhan pays tribute to the former Party Chief 
In the over 80 years of revolutionary activities, former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Do Muoi made enormous contributions to the revolutionary cause of Vietnam. He also won people’s hearts with his vision as well as simple lifestyle. In photo: Delegation of the MPS, led by Senior Lieutenant General, Minister To Lam, pays tribute to former Party Chief.
In the over 80 years of revolutionary activities, former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Do Muoi made enormous contributions to the revolutionary cause of Vietnam. He also won people’s hearts with his vision as well as simple lifestyle. In photo: Delegation of the MPS, led by Senior Lieutenant General, Minister To Lam, pays tribute to former Party Chief.
Although the former Party Chief has turned to dust, his great mind, spirit and contribution will live forever with the country, Vietnamese people. He is a bright example of diligence, thrift, integrity, selflessness. In photo: Delegation of the Ministry of Defence pays tribute to former Party Chief Do Muoi.

Although the former Party Chief has turned to dust, his great mind, spirit and contribution will live forever with the country, Vietnamese people. He is a bright example of diligence, thrift, integrity, selflessness. In photo: Delegation of the Ministry of Defence pays tribute to former Party Chief Do Muoi.

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