Former French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing, who served in this capacity between 1974 and 1981, has died Wednesday at the age of 94, Agence France-Presse reported, citing the circles of this statesman.

The cause of his death was COVID-19, his relatives told the agency.

During its evening session, the French National Assembly observed a minute of silence in memory of this former President of the country.