Choose worthy people, and preserve the unity and solidarity of the Party.

On the eve of the 14th National Congress of the Party, a time when we must select truly worthy individuals with talent, virtue, integrity, and vision to assume important leadership responsibilities in the country, more than ever, we must uphold the tradition of unity and solidarity.

VietNamNet•04/02/2025

EDITOR'S NOTE:

The Spring of the Year of the Snake (2015) marks a turning point for the country, the beginning of a new year filled with confidence and pride, a feeling that the position, prestige, and achievements of our nation, the Party, and our country have never been as strong as they are today on the international stage.

The new year 2025, with its many glorious historical events for the nation, begins with meaningful activities to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2025).

For 95 years under the leadership of the Party, our country has gone through the era of national independence and socialist construction (1930 - 1975); the era of national reunification and reform (1975 - 2025); and now, we are ready to enter a new era, an era of national progress, beginning with the momentous event of the 14th National Congress of the Party.

VietNamNet would like to share some articles, opinions, and perspectives on the momentous historical event of the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Building and maintaining unity within the Party was always considered by President Ho Chi Minh as a top priority, the foundation for all success.

Unity and solidarity are not only a matter of life and death for each Party organization, but also the very lifeblood of the entire Party, a matter of survival for the revolution.

Entering a new era, an era of national resurgence for Vietnam, strengthening unity and solidarity, and reforming leadership and governance methods to enable the Party to fulfill the task of leading the country entrusted to it by the people, has become more urgent than ever.

President Ho Chi Minh's four words about "truthfulness".

As the founder and mentor of our Party, President Ho Chi Minh paid special attention to Party building. In Party building, unity and solidarity within the Party is one of the most fundamental principles. Unity and solidarity within the Party is the basis for building the great national unity.

Without unity and solidarity, the revolutionary cause of the nation cannot succeed.

In his Testament, he wrote: “Thanks to close unity and wholehearted dedication to serving the class, the people, and the Fatherland, from its founding to the present day, our Party has united, organized, and led our people in vigorous struggle, progressing from one victory to another. Unity is an extremely precious tradition of our Party and our people. Comrades from the Central Committee to the branches must safeguard the unity and solidarity of the Party as carefully as they safeguard the pupil of their eye.”

President Ho Chi Minh instructed: "Comrades from the Central Committee to the Party branches must safeguard the unity and solidarity of the Party as carefully as they safeguard the pupil of their eye."

Thus, it can be seen that unity and solidarity within the Party was not only a top priority for President Ho Chi Minh, but also a major concern when he thought about the future.

He not only emphasized the need for unity within the Party, but also clearly stated that this unity must be a truly unanimous and unified unity, manifested in both thought and action.

It's unacceptable to appear united on the surface but then lack consensus when it comes to making decisions or policies, or to form alliances when needed but then try to obstruct each other's work when not.

In his thinking, unity must be a unified and consistent unity, meaning it must be based on the Party's guidelines and viewpoints and for the benefit of the revolution and the people. Upholding and strictly implementing the Party's principles is the responsibility of every Party member.

Those who consider the principle of democratic centralism as a fundamental and important principle believe that democracy must be practiced and expanded within each Party organization. They emphasize that "democracy must be truly expanded so that all Party members can fully express their opinions." Every opinion and thought of each Party member must be expressed and listened to; every important decision of the organization must be discussed and debated democratically.

Unity and solidarity within the Party require cadres and Party members to honestly engage in self-criticism and criticism; this is a form of training Party members to build and strengthen the Party, making it increasingly clean and robust.

Because, according to him: "Only a truly revolutionary party and a truly democratic government dare to boldly engage in self-criticism, welcome criticism, and resolutely correct mistakes. Through self-criticism and criticism, especially criticism from below, we become even more closely united."

In his Testament, President Ho Chi Minh emphasized with four words: "truly": "Our Party is a ruling Party. Every Party member and cadre must truly embody revolutionary ethics, truly be thrifty, honest, upright, and selfless. We must keep our Party truly clean, and be worthy of being a leader and a truly loyal servant of the people."

Every Party member, especially those holding leadership positions, must resolutely combat individualism and opportunism within themselves, as these are the root causes of disunity and lack of cohesion within the Party.

More than ever, we must uphold the tradition of solidarity and unity.

Over the years, our Party has always valued, preserved, and promoted national unity. Thanks to this, the Party has been able to gather and harness the strength of the entire nation, creating a combined force to fulfill the task of leading the country that the people have entrusted to it.

In many Party Congresses, the issue of unity and solidarity has been seriously raised, considered, and evaluated comprehensively and profoundly. While we are proud of what we have accomplished and cherish the achievements we have made, we cannot help but feel saddened by the shortcomings, limitations, and negative aspects occurring in society.

The country is entering a new era, an era of national resurgence for Vietnam. We are facing new opportunities and challenges, but also immense obstacles. The achievements that the entire Party and people have attained over nearly 40 years of implementing the reform process are the result of the unity and solidarity of the entire Party, people, and army, and are proof of the Party's maturity and strength.

On the eve of the 14th National Congress of the Party, a time when we must select truly worthy individuals—those with talent, virtue, integrity, and vision—to assume the important responsibilities of leading the country, more than ever, we must uphold the tradition of unity and solidarity.

This is a great responsibility, and it rests first and foremost with the collective and individual leaders from the central level down to the grassroots. Every cadre and Party member, especially those holding important leadership positions from the highest to the grassroots level, must truly and strictly implement President Ho Chi Minh's admonition: "Comrades from the Central Committee to the Party branches must safeguard the unity and solidarity of the Party as carefully as they safeguard the pupil of their eye."

Associate Professor, Dr. Vu Van Phuc (Vice Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Central Party Agencies, former Editor-in-Chief of the Communist Magazine)

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