Vietnam’s Communist Party chief, Nguyen Phu Trong, has died at the age of 80. The announcement came from state media on Friday. Trong held the position of the country’s most powerful leader for over a decade.
State media, citing information from Trong’s medical team, reported that he passed away early Friday afternoon following a prolonged illness.
On Thursday, the party had announced that Trong needed to focus on medical treatment, leading to President To Lam taking over his duties.
Trong’s passing marks the end of an era for Vietnam’s political landscape. His leadership was instrumental in the country’s economic and social development over the past decade. His legacy will be remembered for his efforts to maintain stability and strengthen Vietnam’s international standing.
