Vietnamese confident about congress’s success, Party leadership
People around Vietnam interviewed by the Vietnam News Agency are sharing a belief that the 13th National Party Congress, being held from January 25 to February 2, will be a success and set out orientations for Vietnam to develop sustainably.
Hanoi (VNA) - People around Vietnam interviewed by the Vietnam News Agencyare sharing a belief that the 13th National Party Congress, beingheld from January 25 to February 2, will be a success and set out orientationsfor Vietnam to develop sustainably.
Hoang Ngoc,a resident in Tan Lap village in northern Tuyen Quang province’s Tan Trao district,hoped the congress will select capable leaders who are dedicated to the countryand the people, to unify and guide them in building a democratic and prosperouscountry, and a fair and civilised society in line with the goals set by theParty. Ngoc has been a member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) for 58years.
Ngo ThiHuyen from Hung Trung commune in the central province of Nghe An’s Hung Nguyendistrict said she can’t help but share her joy over the big event.
“Asfarmers, we don’t understand all of the macro-level issues to be discussed atthe congress, but we have a strong belief in the success of the event indeveloping the country further and changing people’s lives for the better,” shesaid.
From theCentral Highlands, H’Giang Nie, Secretary of the Dak Lak Party, hoped thecongress will issue more decisions regarding startups from young people, particularlythose from mountainous and remote areas, which will help boost their proactiveand innovative engagement in the implementation of the country’s socio-economicdevelopment policies.
Do VanDuong, vice rector at the Dak Lak Political School, praised the Party’s “DoiMoi” (renewal) process, saying it wins support from the people and has posted significanthistorical achievements.
He expects thatthe next tenure will see the promotion of grassroots participation in the buildingof the Party and the political system.
Vo Tan Tai,former head of the department for ethnic and religious affairs under theSteering Committee on the Central Highlands, believed that national solidaritywill continue to be consolidated and promoted under the Party’s leadership.
Meanwhile, PhanAnh Tuan, a member of the CPV and a retired official living in Ca Mau city in thesouthernmost province of Ca Mau, agreed that the congress will select a groupof talented officials to key positions to push national development to newheights.
Echoing thatview, Mai Huu Chinh, chairman of the Ca Mau union of science and technologyassociations, said pre-congress personnel work has been carried out in a strictand appropriate manner./.
Delegates to the 13th National Party Congress attended a preparatory session in the morning of January 25, during which they are scheduled to adopt working regulations of the congress.
Delegates to the 13th National Party Congress attended a preparatory session on January 25, during which they are scheduled to adopt working regulations of the congress.
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Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) 
