The funeral for former deputy chairman of the council of ministers (deputy prime minister) Doan Duy Thanh was held at the National Funeral Home, with state-level rites.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led a delegation from the Party Central Committee to pay respects and offer condolences to the family. General Secretary To Lam, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, and Permanent Member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu sent wreaths.

In the condolence book, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh wrote that former deputy chairman of the council of ministers Doan Duy Thanh was "a leader who dedicated himself entirely to the cause of national construction and defense". He extended "the deepest condolences to the family of comrade Doan Duy Thanh for this irreplaceable grief and loss".

The funeral for former deputy chairman of the council of ministers Doan Duy Thanh, on the morning of 12/2. Photo: Nguyen Hoang.

The funeral for former deputy chairman of the council of ministers Doan Duy Thanh, on the morning of 12/2. Photo: Nguyen Hoang.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan signed the condolence book, emphasizing that former deputy chairman of the council of ministers Doan Duy Thanh was "a leader with vision, courage, and high responsibility, who dedicated his entire life to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation". The Vice President wrote, "He made many important contributions to the country's renovation, international integration, and socio-economic development. Our deepest condolences go out to his family".

Delivering the eulogy at the memorial service, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh stated that throughout his life of learning and dedication, regardless of his position, former deputy chairman of the council of ministers Doan Duy Thanh always served as a shining example of political courage, a pioneering spirit for reform, daring to think, act, take responsibility, and devotedly serving the nation and its people.

Mr. Binh stated, "With a determination for reform, a decisive and straightforward leadership style, and always researching, pondering, and seeking creative approaches, comrade Doan Duy Thanh made many positive and effective contributions to the process of formulating and implementing the Party's initiated and led national development policies, leaving behind many valuable lessons and experiences for future generations to learn from and follow".

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led a delegation from the Party Central Committee to pay respects to former deputy chairman of the council of ministers Doan Duy Thanh. Photo: Nguyen Phong.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led a delegation from the Party Central Committee to pay respects to former deputy chairman of the council of ministers Doan Duy Thanh. Photo: Nguyen Phong.

In Hai Phong, he pioneered the "rural tiling" movement; reclaimed land from the sea, built the Dinh Vu dam, and established two new communes: Hai Thanh and Tan Thanh. He also spearheaded the household contract system, allocating land to farmers, which served as the practical basis for the Secretariat to issue Directive 100 in 1981. This directive laid the groundwork for the "contract 10" policy, forming the legal foundation for national agricultural development.

In his roles as deputy chairman of the council of ministers, Minister of Foreign Trade, and Minister of External Economic Relations, he made significant contributions to improving institutional policies, reforming administrative procedures, and gradually opening up and integrating into international economic development. He also promoted the democratization of social life. He championed important economic reforms such as curbing inflation, eliminating foreign trade monopolies, expanding autonomy for import-export businesses, and encouraging the development of various economic sectors.

As Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), Mr. Thanh promoted entrepreneurship, startups, and institutional reforms.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan led the Presidential delegation to pay respects to former deputy chairman of the council of ministers Doan Duy Thanh. Photo: Nguyen Phong.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan led the Presidential delegation to pay respects to former deputy chairman of the council of ministers Doan Duy Thanh. Photo: Nguyen Phong.

Former deputy chairman of the council of ministers and former Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Doan Duy Thanh passed away at 6:43 on 6/2, at the age of 97. For his many contributions to the revolutionary cause, he was awarded the First Class Independence Order and the 80-year Party Membership Badge.

Following the memorial service, former deputy chairman of the council of ministers Doan Duy Thanh will be laid to rest in his hometown, Tuong Vu village, Lai Khe commune, Hai Phong.

Nguyen Phong