Hanoi, July 1, 2025 – The Europe Today: Politburo member, Secretary of the Government Party Committee, and Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Monday officially announced the appointments of two provincial Party secretaries to deputy-ministerial level positions during a formal conference in Hà Nội.
Under the new appointments:
- Trần Đức Thắng, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Hải Dương Provincial Party Committee, has been appointed as Standing Deputy Inspector General of the Government Inspectorate.
- Hồ Văn Niên, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Gia Lai Provincial Party Committee, has been appointed as Standing Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.
Prime Minister Chính commended both officials for their substantial contributions to the Party organizations and administrations in Hải Dương and Gia Lai provinces. He expressed confidence that in their new roles, the appointees would continue to demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility, lead by example, uphold revolutionary ethics, and remain fully committed to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the people.
He also urged the Government Inspectorate and the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs to maintain close coordination with other political and administrative bodies to ensure the effective implementation of their assigned tasks.
In their remarks, both Thắng and Niên expressed deep appreciation for the trust placed in them and affirmed their determination to fulfill their new responsibilities with dedication. They also voiced their hope for continued guidance from senior leaders and support from relevant ministries and agencies to successfully carry out their duties.
