Nguyen Van An

Nguyễn Văn An (born October 1, 1937, in Nam Định province) was the National Assembly Chairman of Vietnam. Appointed on 27 June, 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]

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. 
Preceded by
Nông Đức Mạnh
National Assembly Chairman
2001–2006
Succeeded by
Nguyễn Phú Trọng