On the afternoon of April 29, the Office of the President, the Ministry of Public Security, the Supreme People's Court, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted a press conference to announce the 2025 Presidential Amnesty Decision.

According to Decision No. 767, the President has granted clemency to 8,055 inmates and one temporarily suspended prisoner. The decision will take effect on May 1.

Speaking at the press conference, Deputy Chief of the Presidential Office Pham Thanh Ha emphasized that the amnesty reflects the Party and State’s leniency policy and the humanitarian traditions of the Vietnamese people. It aims to encourage inmates to rehabilitate and reintegrate into society as productive citizens.

"As with previous amnesty rounds, the process of reviewing and deciding clemency was conducted strictly, transparently, fairly, and accurately, ensuring democratic principles in accordance with the law," Mr. Ha stressed.

He also noted that those granted amnesty must still comply with any remaining supplementary penalties such as bans from holding public office, residential restrictions, fines, compensation payments, or other civil obligations.

Deputy Chief Ha affirmed that the amnesty process makes no distinction based on nationality. All eligible inmates, whether Vietnamese or foreign nationals, were considered equally.

At the announcement, Deputy Minister of Public Security, Lieutenant General Le Van Tuyen, revealed that 25 of those granted amnesty are foreign nationals, including 21 men and 4 women from nine different countries.

To support the reintegration of pardoned individuals, the government has directed the Ministry of Public Security and provincial and municipal authorities to implement supportive policies and measures.

Local Party committees and governments have been instructed not to discriminate against pardoned individuals when applying social welfare policies, including employment support, business loans, and poverty reduction programs.

According to Mr. Ha, reports from the Ministry of Public Security indicate that the vast majority of previously pardoned individuals have demonstrated a strong sense of rehabilitation and reintegration.

Many have gone on to lead stable lives, with some achieving success and actively contributing to community and social activities.

The Vinh