April 07, 2026 | 10:00

Party General Secretary To Lam elected as State President of Vietnam

Hà Lê

He was unanimously elected by legislators on April 7.

Party General Secretary To Lam elected as State President of Vietnam
State President To Lam takes the oath. Photo: VNA

Legislators unanimously elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam as State President for the 2026–2031 term at the first session of the 16th National Assembly held in Hanoi on April 7.

To Lam, aged 69, will serve a five-year term, from 2026 to 2031.

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.

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