Nguyen Van An

Who is Nguyen Van An?

Nguyễn Văn An was the National Assembly Chairman of Vietnam. Appointed on 27 June, An was a proponent of government and administrative reform. He was re-elected on 23 July 2002. On 24 June 2006 he resigned, citing his age and the need for a new generation of leaders to take over.

At the 5th National Congress, An was elected as an alternate member of the 5th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam. At the 6th National Congress, he was elected Member of the 6th Central Committee. At the 8th National Congress he was elected a member 8th Politburo and became the Head of the Central Organizing Commission.