CNA: France, Vietnam sign a raft of agreements as Macron and To Lam meet in Paris
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Tô Lâm
Tô Lâm is a Vietnamese politician and former police officer who since 2024 has served as the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the highest-ranked position of the Vietnamese politics, and as the 13th and current 15th President of Vietnam since 2026. He previously served as president from May to October 2024. A veteran of the People's Public Security Forces with over 40 year…
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General secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam since 2024 · politician · also Tô Lâm, Gen. To Lam, General Secretary To Lam, Lâm
Born 10 July 1957 · Q10831196
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2026· 37 entries
CNA: Vietnam's President To Lam in France for official visit, attends International Space Summit
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The Diplomat: Vietnam’s To Lam Concludes State Visit to Russia, Departs For France
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Vietnam News: General Secretary and President Tô Lâm concludes state visit to Russia
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VietNamNet: Russian honor guard welcomes Vietnam’s Party Chief, President To Lam in Moscow
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Vietnam.vn: El secretario general y presidente To Lam mantuvo conversaciones con el secretario general y presidente de China, Xi Jinping: Fortalecer la confianza política y la coordinación estratégica a un nuevo nivel.
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Vietnam.vn: Australia y Nueva Zelanda recibieron al Secretario General y Presidente To Lam con los más altos honores.
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Vietnam.vn: The State visit of General Secretary and President To Lam to Australia opens up a new dimension for knowledge and technology cooperation.
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Vietnam.vn: La visita del Secretario General y Presidente To Lam atrajo la atención de los medios de comunicación neozelandeses.
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Hindustan Times: Watch: Vietnam Leader To Lam Welcomed With Traditional Maori Ceremony In New Zealand | Videos
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en.baochinhphu.vn: General Secretary and President To Lam meets Governor-General of New Zealand
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Vietnam.vn: Durante la ceremonia de bienvenida al Secretario General y Presidente To Lam se llevaron a cabo rituales maoríes únicos.
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Vietnam.vn: El secretario general y presidente To Lam y el gobernador general de Nueva Zelanda visitan la exposición fotográfica StarkWhite.
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Vietnam.vn: El secretario general y presidente To Lam visita la exposición fotográfica StarkWhite.
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Vietnam.vn: El secretario general y presidente To Lam concluyó con éxito su visita de Estado a Nueva Zelanda.
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Vietnam.vn: El secretario general y presidente To Lam se reunió con el gobernador general de Nueva Zelanda.
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Vietnam.vn: El secretario general y presidente To Lam concluye su visita a Nueva Zelanda.
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Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus): Party General Secretary, President To Lam concludes state visit to New Zealand
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Vietnam.vn: [Vídeo] Ceremonia de bienvenida al Secretario General y al Presidente To Lam durante su visita de Estado a Nueva Zelanda.
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Vietnam.vn: El secretario general y presidente To Lam concluye su visita de Estado a Nueva Zelanda.
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Vietnam.vn: El secretario general y presidente To Lam se reunió con el presidente del Parlamento de Nueva Zelanda.
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Vietnam.vn: El secretario general y presidente To Lam y el gobernador general de Nueva Zelanda visitan la exposición fotográfica de la artista Fiona Pardington.
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Vietnam.vn: El secretario general y presidente To Lam y la gobernadora general de Nueva Zelanda, Dame Cindy Kiro, visitan una exposición fotográfica de la artista Fiona Pardington.
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Vietnam.vn: [Foto] El secretario general y presidente To Lam visita la exposición fotográfica StarkWhite.
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Vietnam.vn: La visita de Estado del Secretario General To Lam a Corea del Sur fue un rotundo éxito en todos los aspectos.
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Vietnam.vn: El secretario general y presidente To Lam se reunió con el presidente del Parlamento de Nueva Zelanda, Gerry Brownlee.
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Vietnam.vn: El secretario general y presidente To Lam se reunió con la gobernadora general de Nueva Zelanda, Cindy Kiro.
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Vietnam.vn: Ceremonia de bienvenida al Secretario General y Presidente To Lam con motivo de su visita de Estado a Nueva Zelanda.
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Vietnam.vn: El secretario general y presidente To Lam mantuvo conversaciones con el primer ministro de Nueva Zelanda, Christopher Luxon.
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Gov: Vietnamese president and Communist Party leader Tô Lâm arrives in the Philippines for 2-day state visit
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Gov: General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and President of Viet Nam Tô Lâm to undertake State Visit to the Philippines
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manilatimes: Tô Lâm’s regional visits to reflect Vietnam’s rising role
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Reuters: Vietnam's top leader To Lam expands power, new PM elected
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Yahoo: To Lam wins second term to rule Vietnam through 2030
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KSAT: Vietnam leader To Lam consolidates power with reelection as country targets 10% growth
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Bloomberg: Vietnam’s To Lam and His Economic ‘New Model’ Cement Control
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Career landmark: President of Vietnam (2026).
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2025· 1 entry
The National Conference on Breakthroughs in Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation was solemnly held in Hanoi
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2024· 10 entries
Columbia Daily Spectator: President Tô Lâm of Vietnam makes controversial World Leaders Forum appearance
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VietNamNet: General To Lam elected new State President of Vietnam
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“Full remarks by General Secretary, President To Lam at celebration marking 79th National Day of Viet Nam" (30 August 2024)”
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Career landmark: Secretary of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam (2024).
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Career landmark: General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (2024).
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Career landmark: President of Vietnam (2024–2024).
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“General Secretary and President To Lam's pre-recorded remarks at UN Summit of the Future 2024" (13 September 2024)”
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“Full text of General Secretary To Lam's speech at the meeting with artists and writers" (30 December 2024)”
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“Full text of General Secretary and President To Lam's policy speech at Columbia University: 'Vietnam's path, relations with the United States and vision for a new era'" (22 September 2024)”
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“Full remarks by General Secretary and President To Lam at 2024 UN Summit of the Future" (22 September 2024)”
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2022· 1 entry
And the Ministry of Public Security investigated into two major scandals related to the case of repatriation flights to "rescue" citizens returning to the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the scandal at the V
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2021· 1 entry
Awarded Order of Friendship (2021).
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2020· 1 entry
Visited Southeast Asian countries such as Laos, met with Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and Lao Minister of Security Vilay Lakhamphong signed the Plan to implement the Cooperation Agreement between the two min
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2019· 1 entry
Lâm and his delegation visited South Korea, met with Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon, and Prosecutor General Moon Moo-il, strengthening cooperation between the two countries
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2018· 1 entry
Lâm visited and worked in the United Kingdom, together with the Home Secretary Sajid Javid, signed and handed over the 'Memorandum of Understanding between the Government and the United Kingdom'
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2017· 1 entry
And his delegation visited Slovakia, met with Prime Minister Robert Fico; together with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs of Slovakia Robert Kaliňák, signed the Cooperation Agreement Between the M
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2016· 4 entries
Career landmark: Minister of Public Security (2016–2024).
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Lâm welcomed the Chinese delegation of State Councillor and Public Security minister Guo Shengkun in his Hanoi visit
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A position he held until his first election to the presidency in 2024
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Trịnh Xuân Thanh; former member of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Hậu Giang province and Delegates of the 14th National Assembly; was investigated and concluded that he had man
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2011· 1 entry
When he received US Ambassador Ted Osius in Hanoi to discuss strengthening the partnership between the two nations
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2009· 1 entry
And in July 2010, he was promoted to Lieutenant-General
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2006· 1 entry
Was appointed deputy director of the General Security Department, and by 2007, he had risen to the rank of Major-General
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1997· 10 entries
“We are living in a rapidly changing world. But for Vietnam, one thing remains unchanged: Under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, we continue to consistently implement a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, diversification, being a friend, a reliable partner, and an active, responsible member of the international community.”
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“Scientific and technological achievements should be to promote cooperation, instead of being tools against nations, going against the aspirations for peace, development, equality and justice of nations.”
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“We will relentlessly strive to ensure that the people fully enjoy development achievements and future generations are well prepared for their paths ahead.”
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“Culture is a special product of the people and the nation. Preserving and promoting the strength of culture is an area that any country must pay attention to because this task is closely linked to social development, enriching the spiritual life of the people and the effective operation of the state.”
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“From a land without a name on the world map, from a war-torn country, Viet Nam has risen to become a symbol of peace, stability, hospitality, and a destination for international investors and tourists.”
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“In the coming time, the world and regional situation will continue to have many complex and unpredictable changes, opportunities and challenges will continue to intertwine. The good news is that peace, cooperation and development are still the major trend, the common aspiration of all peoples.”
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“We firmly believe that, together, we will overcome all challenges, seize opportunities to join hands to build a world of peace and sustainable development, and shape a fair international political and and economic order based on the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.”
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“After nearly 80 years of national founding and nearly 40 years of Renovation, under the comprehensive leadership of the Communist Party, Vietnam is standing at a new historical starting point, a new era - the era of the Vietnamese people's rise. The great and historically significant achievements of the Renovation process are the premise for the Vietnamese people to believe in the future ahead.”
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“The great achievements we have made originate from the right path that Vietnam has chosen under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, with the efforts and determination of the entire nation. Overcoming many difficulties and challenges, from a country of slavery, devastated by war, Vietnam has regained independence and today has affirmed its position as a dynamically developing economy.”
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“Scientific and technological achievements must serve social progress, focus on humanity, liberate and develop humanity in a comprehensive manner, constantly improve life, for the benefits and happiness of humanity and for future generations.”
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1974· 1 entry
Followed by his studies at the Vietnam People's Security Academy (VPSA) from October 1974 to October 1979
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1957· 1 entry
Born 1957-07-10.
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