State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc takes oath of office

Newly-elected State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc pledged to work harder to preserve and carry forward the strength of the great national unity bloc in any circumstances, while taking the oath of office on July 26.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc takes oath of office ảnh 1 Nguyen Xuan Phuc was elected as State President of Vietnam for the 2021-2026 tenure on July 26 during the first session of the 15th National Assembly in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Newly-elected State PresidentNguyen Xuan Phuc pledged to work harder to preserve and carry forward thestrength of the great national unity bloc in any circumstances, while takingthe oath of office on July 26.

The leader promised to be absolutely loyal to theFatherland, the people and the Constitution, and do his best to fulfill tasksassigned by the Party, State and the people.

Phuc said he will listen to opinions and wishes ofpeople of all social strata, including intellectuals at home and abroad, pushahead with judicial reform and the building of a rule-of-law socialist State,increase resources for national defence and security and promote the buildingof a strong People’s Army and People’s Public Security force to ensure apeaceful life for people, and stand ready to firmly safeguard peace,independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc takes oath of office ảnh 2State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc takes oath of office (Photo: VNA)
He also pledged to work together with the NationalAssembly, the Government and the entire political system to keep a close watchon the implementation of visions, guidelines and strategies on comprehensivenational development, ensuring that no one is left behind, especially indisadvantaged, remote, border and island localities.

Mentioning difficulties and challenges during the2016-2021 tenure, notably the pandemic’s severe impacts on human health and theglobal economy, Phuc stressed the significance of the trust of people andinternational friends in the country’s political resolve and regime.

The great national unity bloc and the determinationof the Government and people will help Vietnam sail through the fourth wave ofpandemic outbreaks, and make new development milestones, he said.

Phuc was elected as State President of Vietnam forthe 2021-2026 tenure on July 26 during the first session of the 15th NationalAssembly in Hanoi.

A resolution on the election was endorsed by all 483deputies present, or 96.79 percent of total lawmakers./.
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