Vietnam President Lam takes on duties of party chief as Trong focuses on health

HANOI: Vietnam's President To Lam has taken over the duties of Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong who is focusing on an unspecified treatment for his health, the party said on Thursday (Jul 18). The extraordinary move comes after months of

Vietnam ese President To Lam speaks during a press briefing with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietnam , on Jun 20, 2024. HANOI: Vietnam 's President To Lam has taken over the duties of Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong who is focusing on an unspecified treatment for his health, the party said on Thursday .

Though Vietnam officially has no paramount ruler, the party chief holds the most powerful position in the Communist-ruled nation. Trong, 80, has been in the post since 2011.In a surprise move, the Politburo awarded Trong on Thursday with the Gold Star medal, the country's highest honour for public officials.elected president in May after several top leaders quit

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