The visit coincides with the lead-up to Cambodia’s traditional New Year, during which Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Trần Cẩm Tú is expected to convey New Year greetings from Vietnamese Party and State leaders to Cambodian leaders and people.
The trip comes at a pivotal time, following historic events like the national congress of each Party, the general elections in the two countries, and the state visits by the countries’ Party General Secretaries, which opened a new phase of development with important strategic goals and orientations.
In coordination efforts, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn noted the importance of adhering to the Party’s leadership and strengthening close coordination with the Government, ministries, sectors, and localities. At the same time, he called for further advancing the development of a digital legislature, accelerating digitalisation, and applying artificial intelligence (AI) in lawmaking, oversight, and decision-making on key national issues.
To improve performance, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm asked for continued enhancement of advisory quality, urging staff members to continuously strengthen expertise, sense of responsibility and professionalism. He stressed strict adherence to discipline, accuracy and standards across all activities of the office.
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Speaking after taking the oath of office, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng outlined five overarching priorities for the Government of building a modern, enabling and people-centred administration; steering the economy towards high and sustainable growth.
Since January 2026, she has acted as Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Vice State President and deputy to the 16th NA.
Following the vote, Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyễn Văn Quảng took the oath of office before the legislature, pledging loyalty to the country, people and Constitution; and committing to fulfilling the duties entrusted by the Party, State and people.
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Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng pledged absolute loyalty to the Fatherland, to the people, and to the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam; and a commitment to strive to fulfil all duties entrusted by the Party, the State and the people.
Priority should be given to training and comprehensive preparation for Engineering Company Rotation 5 and Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 8 to be ready for scheduled deployment, along with well-organised send-off ceremonies.
Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm reaffirmed his commitment, together with the entire Party, people and military, particularly the Party Central Committee, to building a peaceful, unified, independent, democratic and prosperous Việt Nam.
This marks the second time a Party General Secretary has been elected by the NA to concurrently serve as State President.
Lao Ambassador Siphandon Oybuabuddi thanked the Vietnamese delegation for the New Year visit, highlighting the close cooperation and special bond between the two embassies through regular exchanges and mutual support.
The Standing Committee will submit a list of nominees for the position of State President, and lawmakers will then discuss and approve the list via an electronic voting system before proceeding to elect the State President by secret ballot.
The 16th National Assembly elected Trần Thanh Mẫn, Politburo member and Chairman of the 15th NA, as Chairman of the 16th NA of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam at its first session on Monday.
The committee reviewed the proposed assignment of responsibilities for the NA Chairman, vice chairpersons and members of the 16th NA Standing Committee.
Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Văn Giang expressed his hope that the Chinese Embassy will maintain close coordination with the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence to further deepen practical defence ties.
