Hanoi (VNA) – The Politburo had a meeting withformer senior leaders of the Party and State in Hanoi on February 2 on the occasionof the 90th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February3).

The event, chaired by Party General Secretary and StatePresident Nguyen Phu Trong, was attended by former Party General Secretary NongDuc Manh, former Presidents Tran Duc Luong and Nguyen Minh Triet, PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, NationalAssembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, former National Assembly ChairmenNguyen Van An and Nguyen Sinh Hung, along with other incumbent and formerofficials of the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front.

On behalf of the Politburo, Politburo member and permanentmember of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong reported onthe country’s socio-economic situation, defence, security, external relations, thebuilding of the Party and the political system, and the fight againstcorruption and negative phenomena. He also highlighted the achievements andexperiences after four years of implementing the 12th National PartyCongress’s resolution.

The ex-leaders gave opinions on the building of the Party, alaw-governed socialist state and the political system. They also suggested waysto enhance power control, combat corruption and wastefulness, unite the people,and mobilise all resources to develop the country fast and sustainably.

Appreciating their opinions, Party General Secretary andPresident Nguyen Phu Trong attributed the achievements in differentfields so far to the attainments during over 30 years of reform upheld and thesolidarity and unanimity in the whole Party, people and army promoted.

The country has never had such development, prestige andstature like at present, he said, noting that its peace, unity, independence,sovereignty and territorial integrity have been firmly safeguarded. Vietnam isno longer a weak country but has been developing unceasingly, set up diplomaticties with almost all nations around the world, and participated in most ofinternational organisations. Average per capita income has increased from severaltens of USD to about 2,800 USD annually.

Vietnam’s prestige in the international arena has been growingmore and more, he noted, adding international friends admire those attainmentsand want to learn the country’s experiences.

However, the leader also pointed out that apart fromsuccesses, there are also shortcomings and weaknesses that must be addressed,and authorities and sectors must steer clear of complacency and not rest ontheir laurels.

As a number of important events will take place in 2020, Trongexpressed his hope that the former Party and State leaders, with their capacityand experience, will give more sincere and responsible opinions for the common causeof the Party and nation.

Prior to the meeting, the Party General Secretary and President had paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, the founder of the Party, at House 67 in the lateleader’s relic site in the Presidential Palace./.