Presenting a draft resolution on the election of the State President, N.A. General Secretary and Chairman of the N.A. Office Le Quang Manh stated that, based on the Constitution, relevant legal provisions and the official vote-counting record, the legislature resolved to elect Party General Secretary To Lam as State President.

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State President To Lam at the wearing-in ceremony on April 7

The resolution was adopted via the electronic voting system with full support from all deputies present at the session. The result showed 495 out of 495 votes in favor, reflecting unanimous endorsement by the N.A.

Following the vote, the swearing-in ceremony for the State President was held solemnly in accordance with constitutional provisions.

The newly-elected State President took the oath of office, pledging absolute loyalty to the Fatherland, the people and the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and committing to fulfilling all duties entrusted by the Party, the State and the people.

Born on July 10, 1957, in Nghia Tru commune, Hung Yen province, comrade To Lam is a Professor of Security Sciences and holds a doctorate in law.

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National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presents flowers of congratulation to newly-elected State President To Lam (left).

Over the course of his career, he has been a member of the Party Central Committee in the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th tenures, and a member of the Party Central Committee’s Politburo in the 12th, 13th and 14th terms.

He has held key leadership positions, including State President and Chairman of the Council for National Defense and Security in 2024, Secretary of the Central Military Commission since August 2024, and Head of the Central Steering Committee for Prevention and Control of Corruption, Wastefulness and Negative Phenomena. He has also served as a deputy to the National Assembly in the 14th, 15th and 16th tenures.

Source: VNA