Vietnam Announces Leadership Shift in Foreign Affairs
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presided over a ceremony in Hanoi on Saturday to appoint Le Hoai Trung as Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, according to state media. The move follows recent diplomatic reshuffles aimed at strengthening Vietnam's regional and global engagements.
Trung, a seasoned diplomat, previously served as Vietnam's Ambassador to the United Nations and has been a key figure in multilateral negotiations. His appointment signals continuity in Vietnam's foreign policy priorities, including balancing relations with major powers and advancing economic partnerships across Asia.
Analysts suggest the leadership transition comes at a critical time as Vietnam seeks to bolster its role in ASEAN and address emerging challenges in the South China Sea. The appointment is expected to undergo formal ratification at the next National Assembly session.
