13th National Party Congress: impressions and belief
Foreign diplomats in Vietnam have provided opinions on Vietnam’s achievements during its period of “Doi moi” (renewal), most notably its economic development, containment of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the forward momentum of the country.
Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang speaks at a meeting on January 18 to inform foreign diplomats and representatives of international organisations in Vietnam about the 13th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign diplomats inVietnam have provided opinions on Vietnam’s achievements during its period of “Doimoi” (renewal), most notably its economic development, containment of the COVID-19pandemic, and the forward momentum of the country.
Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuangsaid he was delighted to see Vietnam’s outstanding development in the 75-year buildingof socialism, especially the 35 years of renewal, the 30-year implementation ofthe platform on national construction during the transitional period tosocialism, the five-year realisation of the 12th National PartyCongress’s Resolution and the implementation of the 2016-2020 socio-economicdevelopment plan.
Under the sound leadership of the Communist Party ofVietnam (CPV), the Vietnamese people have gained great, comprehensive, historicachievements, helping to promote the country’s role and prestige in theinternational arena, he said.
Over the past five years, particularly in 2020,given the rapid, unexpected regional and global situation, plus naturaldisasters at home, Vietnam has still succeeded in all spheres thanks to thegreat efforts and high determination of the entire Party, the State and people,he stressed.
The country has been named among the world’s 10economies with the highest growth in 2020, with its average GDP growth maintainedat 5.8 percent over the past five years, the ambassador noted.
It has made marked strides in foreign affairs andinternational integration, he said, highlighting the country’s ASEANChairmanship 2020, AIPA-41 Chairmanship and non-permanent membership of theUnited Nations Security Council for 2020-2021.
Such successes have proven the sound and creativeleadership of the CPV, the diplomat emphasised.
Palestinian Ambassador Saadi Salama speaks at a meeting on January 18 to inform foreign diplomats and representatives of international organisations in Vietnam about the 13th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA)
The Lao ambassador’s views were echoed by PalestinianAmbassador Saadi Salama, who is also head of the diplomatic corps, and Chargéd'Affaires of Cuba Irmina Perojo, who said the successes in COVID-19 preventionand control have enabled Vietnam to organise the 13th National PartyCongress, and made diplomats and representatives of international organisationsin Vietnam feel safe.
German Ambassador to Vietnam Guido Hildner affirmedthat with the thorough preparations, the 13th National Party Congresswill be a success.
“The congress will set ambitious goals for thedevelopment of the country,” he said, adding that: “I am confident that Vietnamwill achieve those goals.”
Regarding the bilateral relations, the ambassadorsaid the ties will be enhanced in the time ahead, especially in the economicfield.
Lao Ambassador Sengphet Houngboungnuang also lauded Vietnam’spreparations for the 13th National Party Congress, from documents tothe personnel work.
Meanwhile, British Deputy Ambassador Marcus Winsleysaid he is confident that apart from controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnamwill help to tackle other major challenges facing the world./.
The 13th National Party Congress will review the 2011-2020 implementation of the Political Platform (supplemented in 2011) and the socio-economic development strategy for 2011-2020, said Associate Professor Nguyen Viet Thong, Secretary General of the Central Theoretical Council.
The second National Party Congress passed a resolution to operate the Party in a public way and renamed it “the Vietnam Workers’ Party”. The event was a new step forward of the Party, which led the whole nation in resistance and national construction.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang speaks at a meeting on January 18 to inform foreign diplomats and representatives of international organisations in Vietnam about the 13th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA) 
Palestinian Ambassador Saadi Salama speaks at a meeting on January 18 to inform foreign diplomats and representatives of international organisations in Vietnam about the 13th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA) 
