To Lam, the General Secretary of Communist Party of Vietnam, has been elected as the President of Vietnam by the country’s parliament.
During a session of the National Assembly of Vietnam, all 490 members who were present voted in support of his election. Five lawmakers were not present during the vote.
With this decision, To Lam will now hold both the top party position and the role of president at the same time. This is the first time in several years that these two important positions have been combined in Vietnam.
This move is seen as a major change in the country’s political system. It could give stronger leadership and more control in decision-making, as one person now holds both key roles in the government.
Experts believe this change may influence how policies are made and implemented in Vietnam in the coming years.