The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) respectfully presents the article by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam: Forward! Complete victory will surely be ours.
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam
The recently concluded 14th National Congress of the Party was a particularly significant political event, ushering in a new era of development for the country.
The Congress represents the highest concentration of the will, aspirations, and determination of the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army, embodying the wisdom and the nation's desire for progress.
The Congress's motto: "Unity-Democracy-Discipline-Breakthrough-Development" is not just a slogan, but truly a rallying cry, a mandate of responsibility before history, affirming the unwavering belief in the path chosen by the Party, President Ho Chi Minh, and our people.
With meticulous, thorough, and scientific preparation, and by widely incorporating feedback from the entire Party and the people, the documents adopted at the 14th National Congress reflect the highest strategic vision and political determination.
Notably, for the first time in the history of Party congresses, the 14th National Congress issued an Action Program accompanying the Resolution – a breakthrough aimed at ensuring the Resolution was immediately put into practice. From the principles to the plans and implementation, everything was clearly defined: who would do it, when, what resources were needed, and what the ultimate goals were. As a result, the Resolution of the 14th National Congress truly became a guide for action for the Party and the entire political system, a "lighting torch" on the path of new development.
The Resolution of the 14th National Congress sets forth the overall goals for the period 2026-2030 and the vision to 2045, which are extremely clear, bold, but feasible: maintaining a peaceful and stable environment; developing the country rapidly and sustainably; comprehensively improving the people's lives; and strengthening self-reliance and self-strength to advance strongly in the new era of the nation .
More importantly, the Document of the 14th National Congress immediately concretized the spirit of decisive action. The action program accompanying the Resolution particularly emphasized the requirement of " choosing correctly - implementing quickly - doing it thoroughly - measuring by results " for all tasks.
Each major decision of the Congress was developed into a practical implementation plan, clearly defining objectives, solutions, and evaluation criteria. The ideology of "the people are the foundation" was consistently upheld: the people are the center and the subject of development, and all policies are aimed at improving the material and spiritual lives of the people; while also emphasizing respect for, listening to, and promoting the people's role as masters of their own destiny. Thanks to this, the Resolution of the 14th Congress did not remain merely a vision and orientation, but carried within it the breath of life, igniting aspirations for development and a strong impetus for action, ready to be put into practice immediately after the Congress.
From resolution to action
The resolution is in place, the program is clear; the remaining issue is action. The Congress requests all Party committees at all levels to urgently disseminate, study, and concretize the resolution into programs and plans suitable to their respective localities and units, and quickly put the resolution and action program into practice.
The general sentiment is to shift strongly from "talking" to "doing," from awareness to action. The Congress documents clearly stated that it is necessary to resolutely and thoroughly overcome the situation of "talking much but doing little," "saying well but doing poorly," "saying not matching doing," and to put an end to bureaucratic and formalistic working methods.
Every Party committee, every Party organization, every cadre and Party member, especially those in leadership positions, must uphold a high sense of responsibility and set a leading example in translating policy decisions into reality. From now on, "words must match deeds" must become a guiding principle; every policy and task must clearly define its objectives and solutions, link responsibility with results, connect breakthroughs with sustainability, and ensure that implementation discipline is linked to the satisfaction of the people.
Entering a new phase, every sound policy, once issued, must be implemented with ten times the determination and a hundred times the action in practice; political determination must be at the highest level, effort at the greatest level, and action at the most decisive level – this is a command stemming from the will and aspiration for development of the nation.
From the central to local levels, from Party and State agencies to the Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations, everyone must simultaneously engage with renewed vigor; in which, each cadre and Party member, first and foremost each member of the Central Committee of the Party, must be exemplary, dare to think, dare to speak, dare to act, dare to take responsibility, dare to innovate for the common good, placing the results of serving the people as the highest measure of work efficiency.
The next 5–10 years
The next 5-10 years will be a pivotal period, crucial for achieving the country's two centenary strategic goals. Within this relatively short timeframe, we must both accomplish the objectives of the 2026-2030 five-year period and lay a solid foundation for reaching higher development milestones by 2045.
The goal by 2030 is to transform Vietnam into a modern, high-middle-income country. This requires the economy to consistently grow at an average rate of 10% or higher for many years – an unprecedented breakthrough, but a completely achievable goal if we know how to maximize our resources. By 2045, we must achieve the goal of building a developed, high-income Vietnam, on par with the rest of the world.
Because of the short timeframe, the heavy workload, and the decisive nature of the task, the 14th National Congress put forward revolutionary and groundbreaking policies and solutions to seize every opportunity and overcome all challenges.
Over the next five years, we must comprehensively accelerate progress in all key areas: the economy must achieve a breakthrough to sustain high growth; science, technology, and innovation must be strongly promoted to drive development; and institutional reforms and improvements to the investment and business environment must be carried out decisively and transparently to unleash all social resources.
At the same time, social issues such as education, healthcare, and culture need to be given equal attention and investment as economic growth, ensuring harmonious and sustainable development. The work of building and rectifying the Party and the political system continues to place very high demands, especially on building a team of cadres capable of fulfilling their tasks – those who are “truly exemplary in character, intellect, and courage, and capable of leading the successful implementation of the great tasks entrusted by the Party, the State, and the People.”
The term of the 14th National Congress of the Party is an extremely important period for the entire Party and the entire people to achieve the highest achievements to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Party's founding (2030). From now on, the mindset of "5 years with a 20-year vision" must be thoroughly understood in leadership and management. This means that successfully achieving the goals of the next 5 years will simultaneously lay a solid foundation for the goals of many years to come.
The correct and groundbreaking policies implemented today will not only yield immediate results for the 2026-2030 period, but will also create momentum for a leap forward in development in the coming decades. If we seize the opportunity and overcome the challenges of these pivotal 5-10 years, the country will undoubtedly take off strongly, realizing the ambition of becoming a powerful Vietnam by the middle of the 21st century.
Conversely, if opportunities are missed or delays and mistakes occur during this crucial period, the price to pay will be very high – potentially losing opportunities for the entire nation and falling further behind in a rapidly changing world. Recognizing this, the entire Party and people are even more determined to act swiftly and decisively from the very beginning of this term, ensuring that "not a single day is wasted, not a single week is delayed."
Overcoming challenges
Looking ahead, we have no choice but to succeed. The 14th National Congress has ignited the flame of unwavering faith in victory, placing upon the shoulders of the entire Party and people an extremely heavy but also glorious historical responsibility. Many difficulties and challenges lie ahead, but our Party will not allow any hesitation or failure on the path we have chosen.
Along with the Party lies the trust, love, and expectations of over 100 million compatriots, and before us lies the destiny of the entire nation in the 21st century. The goal of "a prosperous people, a strong nation, democracy, fairness, and civilization" set forth by the Party is not only an aspiration but also a solemn promise to the people. Therefore, every cadre and Party member, especially those "at the forefront," must remind themselves to strive and surpass themselves.
We must not delay innovation, we must not be slow in action, and we certainly must not be complacent or rest on our laurels. The lessons of previous terms show that where there is strong political determination, centralized, unified, and thorough leadership, there will be positive changes; conversely, if we are lax, subjective, and lack decisiveness, then even the most correct policies will be difficult to succeed.
History has proven that the Vietnamese people have never surrendered to any enemy or difficulty. From the early days of nation-building and national defense, our ancestors forged a tradition of resilience and indomitability; the greater the hardships and challenges, the more united and determined we become to achieve victory.
In the 20th century, under the leadership of the Party, our nation achieved victories that "shook the world and resonated across continents." In the new era, on the socio-economic development front, we must further promote the spirit of "never retreating, never faltering, only moving forward, moving forward relentlessly."
Our Party and people are determined to win the cause of building and defending the socialist Fatherland, because every slow step, every unachieved goal affects the future of the entire nation. "Success, we will certainly succeed!" - that is the mindset, the political determination that we engrave in our hearts as we embark on implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Congress.
In a volatile world, opportunities and challenges have never been as complexly intertwined as they are today. The fate of our nation depends on our ability to seize opportunities and overcome challenges.
Deep international integration means Vietnam faces increased competitive pressure, but it also opens the door to absorbing advanced knowledge, technology, and development resources from abroad. Economic globalization provides a large market for Vietnamese goods and services, but it also requires us to continuously improve our endogenous capacity to move up the global value chain.
Global geopolitical shifts can affect the environment of peace and stability – a prerequisite for development – therefore, the task of maintaining independence, sovereignty, and a peaceful environment becomes even more important. The new context demands new thinking and vision: we must be strategically proactive, always vigilant and perceptive in analyzing the situation, flexible and creative in our countermeasures, steadfast in principles but not dogmatic or rigid.
With the resilience and wisdom of the Vietnamese people, and the trust, love, and unanimous agreement of the people, we can confidently assert that the advantages will outweigh the challenges. The strength and position of the country after more than half a century of reunification have grown stronger than ever, creating a foundation for us to confidently move forward. Vietnam's prestige and position on the international stage are constantly improving, creating favorable conditions to garner support and cooperation from international friends.
The key is that we must maximize our internal strengths, leverage external resources, and transform that combined strength into a driving force for national development. Proactive adaptation and vigorous innovation are the keys for Vietnam to overcome challenges and steadily advance in this turbulent era.
Victory is certain.
At this special moment, more than ever, the words of our beloved President Ho Chi Minh still resonate: " Forward! Complete victory will surely be ours! " The call to arms from years ago has become a belief in ultimate victory, inspiring our entire nation to rise up and fight for independence and freedom. Today, in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland, that call to arms still burns with fervor, urging us to resolutely overcome poverty and backwardness, build a prosperous and happy country, and stand shoulder to shoulder with friends from all over the world.
Nearly 6 million Party members, along with over 100 million compatriots, carry in their hearts the burning aspiration for a strong and prosperous Vietnam. The 14th National Congress has bestowed upon us the banner of decisive victory.
Now is the time for the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army to unite, work together, and strive to compete in labor, study, work, and combat, successfully implementing the Resolution of the Party Congress. Now is the time to transform all policies and resolutions into concrete actions and results. The future and destiny of the country urge us to act, and act even more decisively.
The entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army act together with the spirit of "each person working twice as hard," with new knowledge, with the support of science and technology, under the guiding light of the Party; we act with unwavering will, advancing on all fronts of the economy, culture, and society like "soldiers in peacetime," and the effectiveness will be ten or even a hundred times greater.
With unwavering faith in the Party's leadership and the people's strength, we all unanimously declare : "Under the glorious banner of the Party, for the bright future of the nation, we march forward and will surely win."
Forward! Complete victory is ours !
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/tien-len-toan-thang-at-ve-ta-post1090438.vnp
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