Vietnam's parliament has elected army general Luong Cuong as its new state president, replacing To Lam who held the position since May. Cuong's inauguration speech emphasized boosting defense capabilities and pursuing an independent foreign policy. As state president, he will represent Vietnam in high-level meetings with foreign dignitaries.

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