National Defence and Security Council Vice President, members named
National Assembly (NA) deputies voted to approve a resolution ratifying State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s proposal on the appointment of Vice President and members of the National Defence and Security Council on July 28 during the 15th legislature’s first session.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assumes the post as Vice President of the National Defence and Security Council (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) deputies voted to approve aresolution ratifying State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s proposal on theappointment of Vice President and members of the National Defence andSecurity Council on July 28 during the 15th legislature’s firstsession.
The resolution was passed by all 470 deputies participatingin the ballot.
Under the resolution, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assumes the post as Vice President of the council, while NA Chairman Vuong DinhHue, Minister of Public Security To Lam, Minister of National Defence Phan VanGiang and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son are its members.
This resolution takes effect from the date of approval bythe National Assembly.
Previously, President Phuc submitted to the legislative bodya list of candidates to be elected as Vice President and members of theNational Defence and Security Council.
After that, the NA approved the proposal on the list by a secretballot.
NA Secretary General Bui Van Cuong then presented the draftresolution ratifying the list of nominees for voting and approval.
The 15th National Assembly then held the closing ceremony ofits first session./.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assumes the post as Vice President of the National Defence and Security Council (Photo: VNA) 
