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Eurasia
24/05/2024 10:00
He pledged to seriously and fully perform the duties and powers of the president as defined by the constitution, actively fulfill the country's internal, external, defense and security tasks.
Moreover, together with the entire party, people, military and organization in the political system, he will promote the highest spirit of "self-reliance, self-confidence, self-strength, self-resilience, and national pride".
Lam, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), was appointed deputy minister of public security in August 2010 and he became minister of public security in April 2016. He is also the deputy head of the Central Steering Committee on Anti-corruption led by Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of the CPV Central Committee.
Lam's election came after the resignation of former president Vo Van Thuong in March, who was only in office for one year. The government said Thuong violated party regulations and has negatively affected public perception as well as the reputation of the party and the state.
In just a few days, Hanoi will host what is widely regarded as the most significant political event of Viet Nam: the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, scheduled to take place from 19 to 25 January 2026, with the participation of 1,586 delegates representing more than five million Party members nationwide.
South Korea and Japan's leaders are set to meet for their second summit, seeking to expand practical cooperation — including economic partnership — while building a “virtuous cycle” in which growing momentum helps the two countries navigate sensitive historical issues, The Korea Herald reports.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung in Beijing on Monday, with both sides agreeing to enhance bilateral strategic partnership, promote practical cooperation, and strengthen multilateral coordination.