Blending the Party's will and the people's aspirations in the era of national progress.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Phuc - Vice Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Central Party Agencies

The achievements after nearly 40 years of reform are the foundation and important conditions for Vietnam to realize its strategic vision, entering a new era, an era of national progress, building a peaceful , independent, democratic, prosperous, civilized, and happy Vietnam, steadily advancing towards socialism.

Blending the Party's will and the people's aspirations in the era of national progress. — After nearly 40 years of reform, our country has achieved many great accomplishments. Photo: Tung Giang

The material and spiritual lives of the people have been improved. The cause of building and defending the socialist Vietnamese Fatherland has achieved great achievements of historical significance. The theory of the reform line, the theory of socialism, and the path to socialism have been clearly defined and proven correct by practice. After nearly 40 years of reform, Vietnam's foundation, potential, position, and international prestige have been increasingly enhanced: "Our country has never had such a foundation, potential, position, and international prestige as it does today." The three core pillars of Vietnamese socialism are the socialist-oriented market economy , the socialist rule of law, and socialist democracy. These three pillars have a dialectical relationship, influencing and controlling each other. The foundation of the three pillars is the people, "the people are the root," "the people are the masters," "the people are the center." The people are both the goal and the driving force and resource for national development and defense. The socialist-oriented market economy is the basis and foundation of the socialist rule of law and socialist democracy; the socialist rule of law and socialist democracy promote the strong development of the socialist-oriented market economy. After 40 years of reform, the socialist-oriented market economy has developed strongly, raising the level of the economy to a higher level. In 2023, the economy reached US$430 billion, ranking 35th in the world and 5th in ASEAN. GDP per capita reached nearly US$4,300, almost 58 times higher after three decades. The poverty rate decreased from 58% (according to the old standard) in 1993 to 2.93% (according to the multidimensional poverty standard with higher criteria) in 2023. Macroeconomics is fundamentally stable, inflation is controlled, major economic balances are ensured, and economic growth is maintained at a relatively high rate compared to the region and the world. The overall national strength is increasing. Through nearly 40 years of reform, Vietnam has maintained its independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and socialist orientation. Maintaining the Party's leadership and governing role, ensuring the effective management role of the socialist rule of law state of Vietnam, strongly promoting the people's right to self-governance; ensuring the highest national interests on the basis of the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, equality, cooperation, and mutual benefit. The fields of culture, society, education and training, science and technology, health, etc., have all seen remarkable development. Significant progress has been made in cultural, social, and human development. National values, cultural values, family values, and the standards of Vietnamese people have been shaped. The health of the people is given attention and care; medical examination and treatment access many advanced techniques from around the world. Foreign relations have been expanded, and international integration has become increasingly effective. Vietnam has clearly and effectively demonstrated its role as a friend, a reliable partner, and a responsible member of the international community. Its position and prestige on the international stage are increasingly affirmed and enhanced. From a country heavily devastated by war, Vietnam has risen to become a symbol of peace, stability, and hospitality, a destination for international investors and tourists. From a backward economy, Vietnam has risen to become one of the top 40 economies, with a trade volume among the top 20 countries in the world, and a crucial link in 16 FTAs connecting with 60 key economies in the region and globally. From a country once isolated and besieged, Vietnam has established diplomatic relations with 193 UN member states, has strategic and comprehensive partnerships with 30 countries, including all major powers, and is an active member of over 70 regional and international organizations. With the happiness and well-being of the people as its goal, Vietnam is regarded by the United Nations and international friends as a success story, a shining example of poverty reduction and continuous improvement of the material and spiritual lives of its people. The Doi Moi (Renovation) process, initiated and led by our Party, is a historic choice, a great creative undertaking of historical significance, and is in line with Vietnam's realities and the general laws and trends of the times. Our country's political , economic, cultural, social, scientific and technological, educational, health, sports, defense and security, and foreign relations potential has continuously improved. After nearly 40 years of renovation, a new foundation, potential, position, international prestige, and vision have opened up for our country to enter a new era, an era of national progress for the Vietnamese people. This was also the time when the Party's will blended with the people's aspirations to build a prosperous and happy country, to successfully build socialism as soon as possible, and to stand shoulder to shoulder with the world's leading powers.

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