On April 7, 2026, Tô Lâm was unanimously re-elected as the President of Vietnam by the National Assembly. What position does he also hold in the Communist Party of Vietnam?

On April 7, 2026, Tô Lâm, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), was unanimously re-elected as the President of Vietnam by the National Assembly of Vietnam during its 16th session, securing a new five-year term from 2026 to 2031. He has served as President since May 2024. This development marks a shift in Vietnam’s power structure, as the roles of Party General Secretary and State President have traditionally been held by separate individuals. During the same session, Le Minh Hung was elected as Prime Minister of Vietnam.