Nguyễn Văn An

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In this Vietnamese name, the surname is Nguyễn, but is often simplified to Nguyen in English-language text. In accordance with Vietnamese custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, An.
Nguyễn Văn An
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Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam
In office
27 June 2001 – 26 June 2006
Preceded byNông Đức Mạnh
Succeeded byNguyễn Phú Trọng
Member of the Politburo
In office
1996–2006
Personal details
Born (1937-10-01) October 1, 1937 (age 83)
Nam Định Province, Vietnam
Political partyFlag of the Communist Party of Vietnam.svg Communist Party of Vietnam

Nguyễn Văn An (born 1 October 1937) is a Vietnamese politician who served as Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam from 2001 to 2006. Nguyễn Văn An was Appointed Chairman on 27 June 2001, An was a proponent of government and administrative reform.[1] He was re-elected on 23 July 2002.[2] On 24 June 2006 he resigned, citing his age and the need for a new generation of leaders to take over.[3]

At the 5th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in March 1982 Nguyễn Văn An was elected as an alternate member of the . At the 6th National Congress (December 1986), he was elected Member of the . At the he was elected a member 8th Politburo and became the Head of the Central Organizing Commission.

References[]

  1. ^ "New Assembly Chairman Nguyen Van An views administration reforms". Thoi Bao Kinh Te Saigon. 28 June 2001.
  2. ^ "Vietnamese deputies elect leaders of National Assembly 23 July". Voice of Vietnam. 24 July 2002.
  3. ^ "Vietnam president, PM resign". Nhan Dan. June 24, 2006.


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