Hanoi, April 7 -- Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has highlighted the principle that "the people are the root," and emphasised that the highest and ultimate objective is that the people are enabled to fully enjoy the fruits of development. The top leader made the statement while delivering his inaugural address after the 16th National Assembly elected him as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 2026-2031 tenure on April 7 morning. The new State President received 100% of the votes from all 495 deputies present at the 16th NA's first session. The General Secretary and State President expressed his profound gratitude to voters and people nationwide whose responsibility, patriotism and steadfast trust in ...