On August 3, 2024, in Hanoi, the 13th Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam met to introduce and elect a new General Secretary. Comrade Pham Minh Chinh, Politbüro member and Prime Minister, presided over the meeting on behalf of the Politbüro.
At the meeting, based on the Party’s regulations and the personnel introduction guidelines provided by the Politbüro, the Central Committee demonstrated a high sense of responsibility and unity. They engaged in democratic discussions and unanimously elected, with an absolute majority of 100% of the votes, Comrade To Lam, Politbüro member and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, as the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam for the 13th term.
In his speech, General Secretary To Lam affirmed his commitment to building upon the revolutionary achievements of the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and previous generations of leaders. He vowed to maintain unity and work collectively with the Central Committee, the Politbüro, and the Secretariat to lead the entire Party, people, and army towards the successful realization of the goals and tasks set by the 13th National Party Congress. He also pledged to ensure the successful organization of the 14th National Party Congress, propelling the country’s steady development in the new era.
BIOGRAPHY OF COMRADE TO LAM
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam
President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
