On the morning of January 23, at the Party Central Committee Headquarters, the 14th Central Executive Committee of the Party held the first Conference to elect the Politburo, General Secretary, Secretariat and Central Inspection Committee.
At the first Conference, the 14th Central Committee of the Party elected Comrade To Lam - Member of the 14th Politburo, Member of the 14th Central Committee of the Party, term 2026-2031 - as General Secretary of the 14th Central Committee of the Party.
Previously, on January 22, 2026, at the 14th National Party Congress, Comrade To Lam was elected as a member of the 14th Central Committee of the Party for the term 2026-2031.
Comrade To Lam, born on July 10, 1957. Hometown Hung Yen province. Professional qualifications: Professor, Doctor of Law; People's Security University.
SUMMARY OF THE WORKING PROCESS
From 2010-2016: Deputy Minister of Public Security.
From 2016-2024: Minister of Public Security.
January 2019: Promotioned to the rank of General of the People's Police.
From May 22, 2024 - October 21, 2024: President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
August 3, 2024: The 13th Central Executive Committee of the Party elected to hold the position of General Secretary of the 13th Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
January 22, 2026: The 14th National Party Congress elected you to the 14th Central Committee of the Party.
January 23, 2026: The first meeting of the 14th Central Executive Committee of the Party elected you as General Secretary of the 14th Central Executive Committee of the Party.