(Chinhphu.vn) – With 472/473 National Assembly deputies participating in the vote, the National Assembly passed a resolution to elect General To Lam, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, to hold the position of President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 2021-2026 term.
The National Assembly passed a resolution to elect General To Lam, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, to hold the position of President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 2021-2026 term.
At the 7th session held on the morning of May 22, the National Assembly elected the President.
With 472/473 National Assembly deputies participating in the vote, the National Assembly passed a resolution to elect General To Lam, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, to hold the position of President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 2021-2026 term.
After being elected, the new President took the oath of office as prescribed.
New President To Lam takes oath of office - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
"Under the sacred red flag with yellow star of the Fatherland, before the National Assembly and the people and voters nationwide, I, the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, swear: To be absolutely loyal to the Fatherland, to the People, to the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, to strive to fulfill well the tasks assigned by the Party, State and People," President To Lam took the oath.
After the oath-taking ceremony, President To Lam delivered a speech before the National Assembly.
Hai Lien