Bakdep – Lê Văn Xuân has been confirmed to be the country’s next Assembly Chief, after the first Assembly session since the July elections.

In a statement by the National Security and Stability Council (NSSC), Colonel Le was appointed as 569 lawmakers has nominated him to be the next Chief. Other candidates vying for the position were Trần Văn Phát and Huỳnh Hữu Tấn.

“In line with our constitution, Chairman Vu has consented to appoint Colonel Le as the next Chief of the National Advisory Assembly,” the statement concluded. The appointment ceremony is scheduled to be held tomorrow at 2pm.

The Chief of the Assembly, the de jure country’s head of government, is a largely ceremonial position with true power vested in the NSSC. Vice Chairman Le, brother of the new Asssmbly Chief, has denied any involvement in the appointment process. Le is expected to replace General Vu as Chairman in Sepetember.

“I urged everyone, whether you accept the results or not, to support the new Assembly Chief for the sake of our country’s political stability. I have every confidence that he will steer the country to prosperity and continue upholding our resilience to hostile forces.”