Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has just signed decisions to appoint 1 Deputy Minister of National Defense and 2 Deputy Ministers of Justice.
In Decision No. 1666/QD-TTg dated December 27, 2024, the Prime Minister reappointed General Nguyen Tan Cuong - Member of the Party Central Committee, Member of the Central Military Commission, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army - to hold the position of Deputy Minister of National Defense. The decision takes effect from December 31, 2024.
Previously, on December 31, 2019, the Prime Minister signed Decision No. 1966/QD-TTg appointing General Nguyen Tan Cuong to hold the position of Deputy Minister of National Defense.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong was born on February 12, 1966, hometown: Tien Ngoai Commune, Duy Tien Town, Ha Nam Province. General Nguyen Tan Cuong was a member of the Party Central Committee of the 11th (alternate), 12th, and 13th terms.
Since June 2021, he has been a Senior Lieutenant General, member of the Central Military Commission, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, Deputy Minister of National Defense; and a deputy of the 15th National Assembly (since July 2021).
Mr. Nguyen Tan Cuong was promoted to the rank of General in October 2024.
In Decision No. 1655/QD-TTg dated December 26, 2024, the Prime Minister reappointed Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tinh to hold the position of Deputy Minister of Justice. The decision takes effect from February 6, 2025.
In Decision No. 1656/QD-TTg dated December 26, 2024, the Prime Minister reappointed Mr. Mai Luong Khoi to hold the position of Deputy Minister of Justice. The decision takes effect from February 28, 2025.
