Minister of Defence (Vietnam)

Minister of Defense of Vietnam
Incumbent Ngô Xuân Lịch since 9 April 2016
Ministry of Defense
Style	His Excellency
Member of	Cabinet
Reports to	The President The Prime Minister
Appointer	The President
Term length	No fixed term
Inaugural holder	Chu Văn Tấn
Formation	8 May 1945
Deputy	Vice Minister of Defense
Website	www.mod.gov.vn

The Minister of Defense is the Government of Vietnam member in charge of the Ministry of Defense. The Minister of Defense who direct the management functions of state for defense; responsible organization, construction, management and the highest commander of the Vietnam People's Army and Militia. Moreover, the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission and Member of Council for National Defense and Security. The current Vietnamese Minister of Defense is Ngo Xuan Lich