General To Lam was elected President - Radio

On the morning of May 22, at Dien Hong Hall, the National Assembly, the 15th National Assembly elected Mr. To Lam - Politburo member, Minister of Public Security , and 15th National Assembly delegate to hold the position of President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 2021-2026 term.

Under the sacred red flag with yellow star of the Fatherland, before the National Assembly and voters nationwide, President To Lam swore absolute loyalty to the Fatherland, the People, and the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; striving to fulfill the tasks assigned by the Party, the State, and the people.

NewPresident To Lam takes oath of office

Speaking before the National Assembly, in his inaugural speech, President To Lam respectfully thanked the National Assembly for their trust in electing and entrusting him with the important responsibility of the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. He respectfully thanked the Party Central Committee, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other Party and State leaders for their trust in recommending him to take on this noble responsibility.

President To Lam affirmed that this is an honor, a great responsibility, and at the same time an opportunity to, together with the Central Executive Committee, the Politburo, and the Secretariat, devote all our efforts and intelligence to serving the country and the people on the path that our Party and Uncle Ho have chosen.

The President affirmed that he will work with comrades in the Central Executive Committee, the Politburo, and the Secretariat to continue to improve the Party's leadership capacity, governing capacity, and fighting strength; resolutely and persistently fight against corruption and negativity, prevent and repel degradation, "self-evolution" and "self-transformation"; and strengthen the close relationship between the Party and the people.

The President promised to unite the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, the Secretariat, and key leaders, to constantly practice and cultivate revolutionary ethics, uphold the responsibility of setting an example, strive to overcome all difficulties to successfully complete tasks; continue and inherit the revolutionary achievements that have been achieved; together with the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army, promote the glorious traditions and valuable experiences of our Party and our nation, and strongly promote the cultural identity, spirit, and intelligence of Vietnam.

VNA

Source: https://qrt.vn/chinh-tri/dai-tuong-to-lam-duoc-bau-lam-chu-tich-nuoc/