This photo taken on March 31, 2021 from the official website of the National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam shows newly elected chairman of the NA Vuong Dinh Hue being sworn in during the 11th session of the 14th NA in Hanoi.
HANOI – The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam on Wednesday elected Vuong Dinh Hue as its new chairman at the ongoing 11th session of the 14th NA.
A resolution on electing Hue as the chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam and chairman of the National Election Council was adopted with an approval rate of 98.54 percent, Vietnam News Agency reported
A resolution on electing Hue as the chairman of the NA and chairman of the National Election Council was adopted with an approval rate of 98.54 percent, Vietnam News Agency reported.
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Prior to the election, Hue, 64, served as secretary of the Municipal Party Committee of Hanoi since February 2020.
In his sworn-in statement, Hue vowed to be absolutely loyal to the nation, the people and the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and to make every effort to fulfill the duty assigned by the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the state and the people.
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According to Vietnamese legal regulations, the working tenure of the NA Chairperson is coincident with the tenure of the NA.