Minister of Public Security (Vietnam)

The Minister of Public Security is the Government of Vietnam member in charge of the Ministry of Public Security. The Minister of Public Security directs the management functions of state for security; responsible organization, construction, management and the highest commander of the People's Public Security Forces. Moreover, the Minister of Public Security is a Member of the Politburo and Member of Council for National Defense and Security. The current Vietnamese Minister of Public Security is General Tô Lâm, since 8 April 2016.

Chain of command

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  • President
  • Prime Minister
  • Minister of Public Security

Lists of Ministers of Public Security

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Director of Public Security (1946-1948)

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1Nguyễn DươngFebruary, 1946June, 1946
2Lê GiảnJune 1946April, 1948

Director of Vietnam Police Department (1948-1954)

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1Lê GiảnApril, 1948June, 1952
2Trần Quốc HoànJune, 19521954

Minister of Public Security (1954-1975)

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1Trần Quốc Hoàn19541975

Minister of Home Affairs (1975-1998)

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1Trần Quốc Hoàn19751980
2Phạm Hùng19801987
3Mai Chí Thọ19871991
4Bùi Thiện Ngộ1991November, 1996
5Lê Minh HươngNovember, 19961998

Minister of Public Security (1998 – present)

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1Lê Minh Hương1998January 28, 2002
2Lê Hồng AnhJanuary 28, 2002August 3, 2011
3Trần Đại QuangAugust 3, 2011April 8, 2016
4Tô LâmApril 8, 2016May 22, 2024
5Lương Tam Quang6 June 2024

References

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