Vietnam’s rubber-stamp parliament on Monday approved the Army General, Luong Cuong as the country’s new President, the fourth person in the role in less than two years.
New Telegraph reports that the President in Vietnam occupies a largely ceremonial role, which includes meeting foreign counterparts.
According to the report, All 440 National Assembly, deputies at Monday’s session voted to pass the nomination.
Following the approval, Cuong took over as president from To Lam, who has unusually held the role alongside his position as general secretary.
As the Communist party’s general secretary, Lam is the most powerful figure in Vietnam’s leadership structure.