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Vietnam Red Cross Elects New Leadership for 2026-2031 Term
The Vietnam Red Cross held its 12th Congress to elect new leadership for the 2026-2031 term. 498 delegates attended, approving regulations and the work program. This election marks a significant step for the continuation and development of social welfare activities within Vietnam.
On the afternoon of July 27, at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace in Hanoi, the first session of the 12th Congress of the Vietnam Red Cross was held. This congress is for the term from 2026 to 2031, with 498 official delegates in attendance. During the first session, the Congress of the Vietnam Red Cross elected the Presidium, the Secretariat, and the Credentials Committee. The congress's regulations and work program were also adopted. This congress holds significant importance in establishing the next leadership structure for the Vietnam Red Cross, which oversees humanitarian activities within Vietnam. The organization's trajectory, responsible for social welfare activities under the one-party system, is noteworthy for understanding the domestic social situation.
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Nhan Dan