Phạm Minh Chính
Prime Minister of Vietnam since 2021 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Phạm Minh Chính (born 10 December 1958) is a Vietnamese politician and public security general. He is the current Prime Minister of Vietnam, the third highest ranking after General Secretary of the Communist Party and the President of Vietnam.
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Phạm Minh Chính | |
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8th Prime Minister of Vietnam | |
Assumed office 5 April 2021 | |
President | Nguyễn Xuân Phúc Võ Thị Ánh Xuân (acting) Võ Văn Thưởng |
Deputy | Phạm Bình Minh (2021–2023) Trần Lưu Quang (2023–present) |
Preceded by | Nguyễn Xuân Phúc |
Head of the Party Organizing Commission | |
In office 5 February 2016 – 8 April 2021 | |
Preceded by | Tô Huy Rứa |
Succeeded by | Trương Thị Mai |
Other offices held
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Personal details | |
Born | (1958-12-10) 10 December 1958 (age 65) Hậu Lộc, Thanh Hóa Province, North Vietnam |
Political party | Communist Party of Vietnam (1982–present) |
Spouse | Lê Thị Bích Trân |
Alma mater | Hanoi University Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics |
Awards | Labor Order Military Exploit Order Feat Order Glorious Fighter Medal |
Website | primeminister |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Vietnam People's Public Security |
Years of service | 1996–2011 |
Rank | Police lieutenant general |
A member of the Politburo of the Communist Party since 2016, Chính is also the Vice Chairman of the National Defense and Security Council of Vietnam. He is a Member of the National Assembly of Vietnam and a Lieutenant General of the People's Public Security Forces.[1]
Prior to his premiership, Chính was the Head of the Party's Central Organizing Commission, Head of the Committee of Internal Political Protection and a former Member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party (2016–2021). He also served as the Party Secretary (Governor) of Quảng Ninh province (2011–2015), Deputy Minister of Public Security (2010–2011), Head of the MPS General Department of Logistics and Technology (2010) and Deputy Head of the MPS General Department of Intelligence (2006–2009).[1]
He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, a Doctor of Law, and an Advanced Degree in Political Theory. Chính is also an Associate Professor of National Security Studies.[2]
On 5 April 2021, Chính became the 9th Prime Minister of Vietnam, succeeding Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. The first year of his premiership was overshadowed by the resurgence of COVID-19 in Vietnam around April 2021. As the Head for COVID-19 Response, he was dubbed the "Commander-in-chief" against the pandemic alongside Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.[3] Thanks to the nationwide vaccination strategy, Vietnam reopened its economy and registered positive GDP growth for 2021 before breaking a record high rate in 2022.[4] In foreign affairs, his government has established close relationships with many countries. In particular, during his trip to Australia in March 2024, the two countries upgraded their diplomatic relations to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership."[5]