The General Secretary suggested 7 tasks for the Hanoi Party Committee in the new term.

(laichau.gov.vn) Speaking at the opening session of the 18th Hanoi Party Congress, term 2025-2030, held on the morning of October 16, General Secretary To Lam suggested 7 requirements and tasks for the Hanoi Party Committee in the new term to build a clean, strong Party Committee and political system, setting an example, acting, and being responsible.

General Secretary To Lam delivers a speech at the opening session of the 18th Hanoi Party Congress - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

On the morning of October 16, General Secretary To Lam delivered a speech at the opening session of the 18th Hanoi Party Congress, term 2025-2030.

In his speech at the Congress, General Secretary To Lam reiterated the advice of beloved President Ho Chi Minh to the capital Hanoi: “The whole country looks to our capital. The world looks to our capital. We must all strive to maintain order and security, making our capital a peaceful, beautiful, and healthy capital both physically and spiritually”; “The Hanoi Party Committee must set an example for other Party Committees”.

The General Secretary emphasized: “Those teachings are both an honor, a pride and a great responsibility for the capital Hanoi. This congress is an opportunity for you to reflect on yourself, set the right goals, create new momentum, new determination, new motivation to develop the capital in the new era of the nation and realize Uncle Ho's wishes for the capital Hanoi.”

According to General Secretary To Lam, the appearance of the capital has continuously developed in a modern, smart, green and sustainable direction with many key projects and works completed and put into use.

The capital's economy has continuously developed with a growth rate higher than the national average, the economic scale is 1.4 times higher than at the beginning of the term; budget revenue is 1.8 times higher than the previous term; science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation are strongly promoted.

The cultural values ​​and people of the Capital are preserved and promoted, especially through the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, contributing to spreading the image of elegant and civilized Hanoians, "City for Peace" to the world.

The quality of life of the people of the capital is increasingly improved, with the highest human development index (HDI) in the country.

National defense, security, and social order and safety are maintained. Party building and rectification have undergone many changes; the organization and apparatus of the capital's political system have been streamlined, operating effectively and efficiently; the leadership methods of Party committees at all levels have been gradually innovated; the two-level local government model has operated smoothly, effectively and efficiently, serving the people and businesses better and better...

"On behalf of the Central Executive Committee, the Politburo and the Secretariat, I warmly congratulate, appreciate and commend the achievements that the Party Committee, government and people of the Capital have achieved in the past term," General Secretary To Lam emphasized.

There are still many long-standing "bottlenecks" that need to be focused on and overcome.

Agreeing with the assessment of the five groups of limitations and weaknesses mentioned in the Political Report, General Secretary To Lam said that it is necessary to frankly acknowledge that there are still many long-standing "bottlenecks" that need to be focused on overcoming; at the same time, he suggested that the Congress continue to deeply analyze the causes of the existing problems and limitations in order to have the right policies and solutions in the next term.

General Secretary To Lam stated that the country and the capital are entering a new era of national development with opportunities, advantages, difficulties and challenges intertwined. The country's two 100-year goals pose very high demands and huge challenges, requiring innovation in perception and strong breakthroughs in action from the central to local levels.

The Party Committee, government and people of Hanoi need to deeply understand the position and especially important role of the Capital to the country; fully understand the attention and facilitation of the Central Government for the Capital; and clearly see Hanoi's great responsibility towards the wishes and expectations of the people of the whole country and the people of the Capital for Hanoi.

According to the General Secretary, for Hanoi to enter a new stage of development, it requires a comprehensive and systematic vision, where ideology, institutions, space, economy and people blend into a sustainable development whole. In which, ideology guides institutions; institutions create space; space paves the way for economy; economy nurtures people; and people create and perfect ideology.

Party and State leaders and former leaders take souvenir photos with Hanoi leaders - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The General Secretary suggested 7 requirements and tasks for the Hanoi Party Committee.

The General Secretary suggested 7 requirements and tasks for the Hanoi Party Committee in the new term to build a clean, strong Party Committee and political system, set an example, act, and be responsible. This is the first breakthrough axis, deciding all successes. The Hanoi Party Committee must be truly exemplary, a shining example of political mettle, revolutionary ethics, leadership capacity, and fighting strength. Each cadre and party member must dare to think, dare to do, dare to take responsibility for the common good; say what you do; serve the people.

Hanoi needs to continue seriously implementing the Resolutions of the 4th Central Committee of the 12th and 13th terms, in conjunction with Directive 05-CT/TW on studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and lifestyle. Resolutely prevent and combat corruption, negativity and waste; promote the spirit of self-criticism, solidarity and unity within the entire Party; strengthen the close relationship between the Party and the people. Focus on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of two-level local governments, strongly shifting from a management mindset to a creative and service mindset, implementing clear decentralization and delegation of power, along with responsibility and control.

"We must completely change the mindset of 'Hanoi is in no hurry' with a new spirit: 'Hanoi says it will do it - do it quickly, do it correctly, do it effectively, do it to the end'," General Secretary To Lam emphasized.

In particular, the General Secretary emphasized that Hanoi needs to put "Culture - Identity - Creativity" at the center of all development orientations of the Capital, considering it a strong endogenous resource, the foundation for forming the mettle, intelligence and strength of Hanoi, as a foundation for the Capital to affirm its leading role, leading position and influence of the nation in the new period.

According to the General Secretary, the capital Hanoi carries the soul, character and intelligence of the nation, so its strength lies not only in population size or GRDP index, but also in the cultural depth cultivated through history, from the ancient vestiges of Thang Long citadel, to the modern pace of life of a leading political, cultural and economic center of the country.

Party and State leaders take souvenir photos with delegates attending the Hanoi Party Congress - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Hanoi must be built as a "City of culture - identity - creativity", aiming for a "Civilized - modern - sustainable capital" with the wisdom of the times and global stature: Where culture is the root, crystallizing national wisdom, nurturing beliefs, aspirations and bravery, creating a unique attraction that no other city can copy; identity is the fulcrum, the core competitive advantage, helping Hanoi not only preserve its historical soul but also create attraction to lead creativity, develop a knowledge-based economy, attract talent; creativity is the driving force for development, transformation, turning heritage into living values, both preserving, developing, and expanding the urban stature, from planning, architecture, art to education, science and administration.

To do so, the development strategy must synchronously connect culture, space, economy and people. Every decision, project and investment must ensure that traditional character is preserved, cultural space is shaped for future generations, and innovation capacity is created. "Creative circuits" must be developed to connect the entire capital, ensuring the flow of creative energy from heritage, knowledge to technology, connecting cultural, academic and innovation centers.

On that basis, "three creative poles" will be formed, including: Heritage - the historical inner city center and the space along the Red River - Co Loa Citadel; Knowledge - National University and training and research centers; and technology - Hoa Lac High-Tech Park and innovation zones. This will be the axis leading the creativity of the entire capital, maximizing historical, knowledge and technological values, turning Hanoi into a city that converges the past, present and future.

When Hanoi puts culture - identity - creativity at the center of all development orientations, the Capital not only affirms its leading position, leading and spreading national strength, but also becomes a model urban area with courage, intelligence, vitality and sustainability, where the past, present and future converge into a comprehensive strength, serving as the foundation for the country to develop in the new era.

General Secretary To Lam also requested Hanoi to create a completely new governance model, capable of coordinating, leading and thoroughly solving urgent problems, while opening up a vision for long-term, sustainable development. Perfecting the multi-polar, multi-center urban model, turning each development pole into a real dynamic center, closely connected by backbone infrastructure, strategic axes and comprehensive connecting corridors.

It is impossible to continue to compress all administrative, economic, educational, medical, cultural functions... into the already overloaded historical inner city area, but it is necessary to reorganize the urban space according to dispersed poles, while still ensuring synchronous connections. Develop Hanoi into a center of science, technology and innovation, a central driving force to promote regional and national development based on a knowledge economy.

Hanoi must become a place to create new policies, test new technologies, train new talents and initiate new ideas for the country. Taking people as the center and measure of all development, building a humane, happy, fair and civilized capital, becoming a model of culture and knowledge leading the country. Maintaining national defense and security; expanding foreign relations, regional and international cooperation.

Hanoi must always be a strong fortress in terms of politics, security, social order and safety. Take the sense of safety and peace of the people and tourists as a measure of the peace of the capital. Promote foreign affairs, integration and cooperation in regional and international development, expand the cooperation network with major cities in the world, actively participate in the network of "Green - Smart - Creative Cities". Thereby, enhance the position of Hanoi - a typical political, cultural, educational and economic center of Vietnam in the international arena.

The 18th Congress of the Hanoi Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term took place from October 15-17 - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Building a "Cultured - Civilized - Modern - Happy" Capital

Receiving the direction of General Secretary To Lam, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai respectfully thanked General Secretary To Lam, the leaders of the Party, State, central and local departments, ministries, branches and organizations for their affection and regular and close attention.

"The Congress would like to receive, thoroughly grasp and seriously implement the General Secretary's comprehensive and profound guidance for the capital Hanoi right in the Congress program and in implementing the Congress Resolution," Comrade Bui Thi Minh Hoai emphasized.

The Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee affirmed that the Hanoi Party Committee will always be united, promote democracy and collective intelligence, regularly coordinate closely with central and local departments, ministries, branches, and organizations to thoroughly grasp and seriously implement all guidelines, policies, and strategies of the Party and State; build a clean and strong Capital Party Committee; overcome difficulties, take advantage of opportunities, pioneer and make breakthroughs in the new era, and build a "Cultured - Civilized - Modern - Happy" Capital.

Updated on October 16, 2025

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