(VOVworld) - The National Assembly overwhelmingly elected Nguyen Xuan Phuc Vietnam’s Prime Minister on Thursday.
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Newly-elected PM Ngiuyen Xuan Phuc gives oath speech. |
At the swearing-in ceremony, Mr. Phuc pledged to be absolutely loyal to the fatherland, the people, and the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and to make an all-out effort to fulfill all duties assigned by the Party, State, and people.
He said: “it’s a great honor and responsibility the Party, state, and people have entrusted and assigned to me. I will do my best to serve the fatherland and the people for the goal of building the Socialist Republic of Vietnam into a strong country with prosperous people living in a democratic, fair, and civilized society. As the government leader, I promise to work with other cabinet members to develop a strong, united, and effective government. We will uphold the achievements of previous governments and listen to the opinions and aspirations of the people and voters nationwide to fulfill socio-economic development goals, promote reform and international integration, accelerate administrative reform, and create a favorable business and investment environment. The government will also step up the fight against corruption and waste, and resolutely defend national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.”
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PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc offers flower to his predecessor Nguyen Tan Dung. |
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc has been Chairman of the provincial Quang Nam People's Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Quang Nam Party Committee, Deputy Chief Government Inspector, Permanent Vice Chairman, Minister - Chairman of the Government Office, and Deputy Prime Minister for the 2011-2016 term. He has been a member of the Party Central Committee in the 10th, 11th, and 12th tenures and member of the Politburo in the 11th and 12th tenures.
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President Tran Dai Quang presents a proposal on the removal of the Vice President and other officials. |
At the NA session, President Tran Dai Quang presented a proposal Thursday to relieve the Vice President, the Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court, and the Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy.