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.
Russia on Wednesday said that BRICS member states would consider Türkiye’s formal application for full membership, Daily Sabah reports. "Türkiye has applied for full membership. We'll consider this bid," Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov told reporters in Vladivostok.
Celebrations for the 33rd anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence took place in Yangi Uzbekistan Park, where Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered a speech highlighting the unity of the people of the country.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Beijing on Thursday. During the meeting, Xi expressed China's commitment to restoring stable ties between the two great powers.