Prime Minister: Revolutionary press inspires and arouses aspirations for development

On the evening of June 21st, Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presented the A prize – the highest award – at the 19th National Journalism Awards 2024 and, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, delivered a speech at the 19th National Journalism Awards Ceremony 2024.

The Prime Minister stated that the Party, the State, and the people of Vietnam always place their trust in the Vietnamese Revolutionary Press to inherit the tradition, with the spirit of "bright mind, pure heart, sharp pen" and "steel in the pen, fire in the heart," to fulfill its mission, making a worthy contribution to the cause of building and developing the country and protecting the socialist Vietnamese Fatherland.

The Prime Minister respectfully bowed in remembrance of President Ho Chi Minh - the national liberation hero, cultural figure of Vietnam - the founder of Vietnam's revolutionary press, and on behalf of the Party and State leadership, extended his best wishes to veteran journalists, generations of journalists, and those working in the field of journalism throughout the country, as well as to the award-winning authors.

The Prime Minister emphasized that, starting from Thanh Nien Newspaper founded by leader Nguyen Ai Quoc, throughout its 100-year history, the Vietnamese Revolutionary Press has continuously developed and grown stronger, affirming its role as a sharp and important political, cultural, and ideological weapon, with the principle of serving the Fatherland and the People, for the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party, making great contributions to the struggle for national independence and freedom, national reunification, and the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland.

According to the Prime Minister, under any conditions or circumstances – whether in the harsh forced labor camps of imperialism and colonialism, in the difficult and arduous revolutionary war zones, or on the fierce battlefields, during the most challenging times of the reform, integration, and prevention of epidemics, natural disasters, and floods – the Vietnamese Revolutionary Press has always affirmed the truth, justice, and correct policies and guidelines of the Party, State, and People of Vietnam.

The Prime Minister emphasized that in making history over the glorious 100 years, journalists have always deeply understood, remembered, and followed the profound teachings of beloved President Ho Chi Minh: "Journalists are also revolutionary soldiers. The pen and paper are their sharp weapons" and "Your pens are also sharp weapons in the cause of upholding justice and eliminating evil."

Expressing his emotion and gratitude for the heroic sacrifices of hundreds of journalists in the struggles for national independence, reunification, and the country's progress towards socialism, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that in the current process of national renewal, construction, development, and defense, revolutionary journalism continues to affirm its core role in disseminating and promoting the implementation of the Party's platform, guidelines, and policies, as well as the State's laws and regulations; it serves as a bridge between the Party, the State, and the people; and it contributes to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of leadership, direction, management, and administration at all levels, sectors, and localities.

The Prime Minister affirmed that the press plays a leading role in providing accurate, timely, and critical information, guiding public opinion, and creating social consensus; contributing to the firm consolidation of national unity and the people's trust in the leadership of the Party and the State.

The press actively and proactively contributes to protecting the Party's ideological foundation, combating and refuting erroneous and hostile viewpoints; and preventing and combating corruption, negative phenomena, and waste. The press widely disseminates humanistic values, compassion, goals, ideals, aspirations, and dreams, with many exemplary and advanced role models, contributing to raising public awareness, forming correct viewpoints, values, and good standards, presenting a vivid and profound image of Vietnam and its people, and contributing to enhancing our country's position and prestige in the international arena.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department Nguyen Trong Nghia present the A Prize to representatives of the VietnamPlus online newspaper team (Vietnam News Agency Journalists' Association). (Photo: Duong Giang/VNA)

On behalf of the Party and State leadership, the Prime Minister acknowledged, highly appreciated, and sincerely thanked the press agencies, veteran journalists, and generations of journalists for their immense contributions to the revolutionary cause, playing a crucial role in the great achievements of the Party, State, and People.

The Prime Minister assessed the National Journalism Award as an event of special significance, aiming to honor the journalism profession and journalistic activities, recognize the contributions of Vietnam's revolutionary press, and honor individual journalists.

Over its 19 editions, the National Journalism Award has attracted tens of thousands of high-quality journalistic works, and thousands of outstanding works have been awarded prizes. Many works are meticulously and carefully crafted, having a positive and profound social impact, contributing to ideological guidance, policy dissemination, social critique, and the spread of noble human values both domestically and internationally. Many award-winning authors have grown and held leadership positions, undertaking important responsibilities in media organizations and some important agencies of the Party and State.

The 19th National Journalism Awards, with the spirit of "steel in the pen, fire in the heart," continues to demonstrate the development and growth of revolutionary journalism in both quantity and quality, with many creative journalistic products, applying modern technology and effectively reaching the public.

The award continues to affirm its prestige as a prestigious award, an important professional forum, contributing to raising professional standards and igniting the passion for journalism among journalists.

Warmly congratulating the authors awarded the 19th National Journalism Prize, the Prime Minister shared his understanding of the difficulties and challenges that journalists and media organizations are facing, especially the explosive development of social media, new methods and forms of communication, and fierce competition in the field of information and communication, which have profoundly impacted journalistic activities in many aspects.

The Prime Minister expressed confidence that journalists and media agencies will continue to strive, determined to innovate, adapt, and overcome challenges, producing more journalistic works imbued with the tears and breath of life, and continuing to spread their influence. He affirmed that the Party, the State, the Government, and the Prime Minister always understand and direct relevant agencies to focus on researching, reviewing, and developing appropriate mechanisms, policies, and solutions to promote the development of revolutionary journalism, making it stronger, more complete, and better serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, the State, and the People.

The Prime Minister stated that in the nation's journey of strong development, revolutionary journalism plays a particularly important role, creating momentum, inspiring, and arousing aspirations for development, building nobler and greater values for the country; igniting the aspiration for a strong, prosperous, and compassionate Vietnam; and spreading that aspiration widely to all levels of the people, transforming it into will, determination, and action.

"This is a responsibility, a mandate of the times, the voice of the heart, of conscience and the dignity of the Vietnamese people towards the team of revolutionary journalists," the Prime Minister stated clearly.

The head of the government emphasized that each media agency and each journalist needs to be aware of their lofty responsibility. Building on the glorious 100-year tradition, revolutionary journalism must always be a truthful and objective voice, reflecting the multifaceted, comprehensive, and all-encompassing flow of life; an effective bridge between the Party, the State, and the People; courageously fighting against evil and negativity, while simultaneously encouraging and spreading exemplary figures, good deeds, and profound humanistic values in society.

Revolutionary journalism must be at the forefront of grasping and applying modern technology to enhance communication effectiveness; proactively embrace digital transformation, develop multimedia journalism, and maximize the power of the internet, social media, and digital technology to deliver information to the public as quickly and effectively as possible, contributing to building a healthy, humane media ecosystem that serves the people.

Revolutionary journalism must be an open, receptive, and attentive forum for the people to express their thoughts and aspirations, participate in social monitoring and criticism, so that the voice of the people is heard and absorbed, contributing to building a clean and strong political system, creating social consensus, and strengthening people's trust.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh with leaders, reporters, editors, and authors who won the 19th National Journalism Awards - 2024 of the Vietnam News Agency Branch Association. (Photo: Duong Giang/VNA)

The Prime Minister emphasized that our country is entering a new era - an era of striving for development, wealth, civilization, and prosperity for the Vietnamese nation.

In the context of a world, regional, and domestic situation fraught with more difficulties and challenges than opportunities and advantages, the Party, State, and people of Vietnam place unwavering faith and full hope in the Vietnamese Revolutionary Press to continue inheriting its glorious 100-year history, constantly learning, improving its skills, cultivating strong political acumen, noble qualities, and sharp expertise with the spirit of "bright mind, pure heart, sharp pen" and "steel in the pen, fire in the heart" to continuously develop strongly, fulfill its noble humanitarian mission, and make a worthy contribution to the cause of national construction, development, and defense.

The Prime Minister hopes that every journalist and media professional will always be ready to dedicate themselves and contribute to the nation and its people, always united and working together with the nation and country to overcome all difficulties and challenges to build a prosperous, strong, democratic, just, and civilized Vietnam, steadily advancing on the path of reform, integration, and development in the new era, standing shoulder to shoulder with the world's leading powers as President Ho Chi Minh always wished.

(VNA/Vietnam+)

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