Article by the General Secretary - Outstanding document on the theoretical viewpoint of socialism in Vietnam

The article “Some theoretical and practical issues on socialism and the path to socialism in Vietnam” by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, published on May 16, 2021, has attracted special attention from political parties, politicians, scientists, theoretical researchers and international public opinion. “Decoding” this special attraction, Prof. Dr. Phung Huu Phu - Chairman of the Scientific Council of Party and Central agencies, said that one of the main reasons is that the article has answered correctly and accurately the issues that foreign scholars and politicians are interested in.

Launching ceremony of the book “Some theoretical and practical issues on socialism and the path to socialism in Vietnam - Domestic and international public opinion on the article by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong”. The book is a collection of articles selected from thousands of articles and commentaries by readers and scholars at home and abroad. Photo: VNA

Theoretical reference for other countries moving towards socialism

Dr. Ruvislei Gonzalez Saez - Head of the Asia-Oceania Research Department at the Center for International Political Studies (CIPI) of Cuba, Permanent Vice President of the Cuba-Vietnam Friendship Association, said that the article by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong mentioned the views of many analysts, scholars and politicians in the world, and was an assessment of Vietnam's method of building socialism in the current complex context.

“This is not a guide, but a theoretical reference in planning directions, contributing lessons for other processes moving towards socialism with their own results and characteristics; at the same time, proving that socialism has functions and creates a way of production leading to the improvement of human conditions. This not only refutes, but also deprives the basis of the West's distorted arguments against socialism”, Dr. Ruvislei Gonzalez Saez stated his opinion.

According to the Head of the Asia-Oceania Research Department of the Center for International Political Studies (CIPI) of Cuba, the article can be considered the most outstanding document from the theoretical perspective on socialism in Vietnam in recent years, a valuable reference for future leaders of Vietnam to continue the journey set out towards 2045.

The General Secretary's article is considered the most prominent document from the theoretical perspective on socialism in Vietnam in recent years.

Dr. Ruvislei Gonzalez Saez also said that, along with pointing out the reality of the current capitalist system and the negative aspects it causes, with coherent logic, the General Secretary exposed fake democratic systems.

“The big media corporations funded by capital try to convince that democracy can only exist in capitalism. But with clear examples that have been proven, the so-called examples of democracy in the world in the form of multi-party democracy are just a facade, because the societies that are said to have free elections are just a formality, while in essence there is no complete freedom, no rights, especially the right to a better life, including the right to access health care, education…”.

Analyzing as above, Dr. Ruvislei Gonzalez Saez concluded, “The General Secretary's comments are of vital importance to the future of the country as well as to the liberal trends that are emerging in Vietnam and some other countries in transition to socialism.

Behind the multi-party system is the tyranny of capitalist corporations.

Sharing the same view, Associate Professor Phuvong Unkhamxen - Member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Party Secretary, Director of the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration, commented that the article by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is like a textbook with high scientific value, guiding the activities of thinkers, theorists, revolutionary soldiers, cadres, and party members of countries following the path of socialism in general.

According to Associate Professor Phuvong Unkhamxen, by analyzing and comparing, clarifying the nature of the socialist and capitalist regimes, and at the same time affirming that "the democratic institution according to the formula of "liberal democracy" that the West is trying to promote and impose on the whole world does not guarantee that power truly belongs to the people, by the people and for the people", "freedom" and "democracy" can change the government but cannot change the ruling forces; behind the multi-party system in reality is still the tyranny of capitalist groups", the General Secretary reflected the true nature of capitalism, the scientific basis on the basis of Marxism-Leninism; thereby affirming the superiority of the socialist regime.

“We need a society where development is truly for people, not for profit that exploits and tramples on human dignity. We need economic development that goes hand in hand with social progress and justice, not increasing the gap between rich and poor and social inequality,” Associate Professor Phuvong Unkhamxen quoted.

The Director of the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration also highly appreciated the fact that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong emphasized many important issues in the method of building socialism and building the premises for moving towards socialism, that is, "success or failure depends first of all on the correctness of the Party's guidelines, political mettle, leadership capacity and fighting strength".

“This affirms the core role in the political system of the Communist Party of Vietnam,” Associate Professor Phuvong Unkhamxen emphasized.

Lao Ambassador to Vietnam. Photo: baoquocte

Persisting on the path to socialism is the right choice of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Affirming that “persisting on the path to socialism is the right choice of the Communist Party of Vietnam”, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao PDR to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang said that, in the course of more than 90 years of history, the Communist Party of Vietnam has always been concerned, thinking and making every effort to find ways to perfect its guidelines and policies and build a foundation for socialism in a way that is both consistent with the general rules and consistent with the specific situation and conditions in Vietnam.

“Up to now, it can be affirmed that the determination of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Vietnamese people to choose and persevere on the path to socialism and to build and develop the country as it is today is an objective factor, the existence and solid development of the Vietnamese revolutionary cause.”

“Over the past 35 years of implementing the renovation process, Vietnam has achieved many extremely great and historic achievements, developing strongly and comprehensively compared to the years before the renovation. Reality has proven that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam - the decisive factor for the success of the renovation process and ensuring the country's development in the right direction of socialism, the renewal of awareness of socialism and the path to socialism in Vietnam has been continuously consolidated, perfected and gradually modernized, suitable to the circumstances of Vietnam in each period, making Vietnam achieve great achievements, historic significance, strong and comprehensive development”, the Lao Ambassador to Vietnam emphasized./.