Prime Minister of Vietnam

Prime Minister of Vietnam

The Prime Minister of Vietnam is the head of the executive branch of the Vietnamese government. The Prime Minister presides over the Vietnamese cabinet, and is responsible for appointing and supervising ministers. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President from among the members of the National Assembly.

Until 24 September 1992, the holder of this office was known simply as the Chairman of the Council of Ministers. Since that point, however, the title "Prime Minister" has been used.

The table below shows all Prime Ministers of Vietnam (including those who served before the current title was adopted) since the establishment of a unified government after the Vietnam War.

Name Took Office Left Office Party

1 Pham Van Dong 2 July, 1976 18 June, 1987 Communist Party

2 Pham Hung 18 June, 1987 10 March, 1988 Communist Party

Vo Van Kiet (acting) 10 March, 1988 22 June, 1988 Communist Party

3 Do Muoi 22 June, 1988 8 August, 1991 Communist Party

4 Vo Van Kiet 8 August, 1991 25 September, 1997 Communist Party

5 Phan Van Khai 25 September, 1997 (present) Communist Party

	Name	Took Office	Left Office	Party
1	Pham Van Dong	2 July, 1976	18 June, 1987	Communist Party
2	Pham Hung	18 June, 1987	10 March, 1988	Communist Party
	Vo Van Kiet (acting)	10 March, 1988	22 June, 1988	Communist Party
3	Do Muoi	22 June, 1988	8 August, 1991	Communist Party
4	Vo Van Kiet	8 August, 1991	25 September, 1997	Communist Party
5	Phan Van Khai	25 September, 1997	(present)	Communist Party