Uncle Ho's will has strong vitality and eternal value.

On the morning of August 28, the Central Propaganda Department coordinated with the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and the Office of the President to organize a national scientific conference "50 years of implementing President Ho Chi Minh's Testament".

Attending and co-chairing the workshop were comrades: Pham Minh Chinh - Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Organization Commission; Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Propaganda Department Vo Van Thuong; Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council Nguyen Xuan Thang; Party Central Committee member, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh.

Deeper understanding of the value of President Ho Chi Minh's Testament

Speaking at the opening of the workshop, Mr. Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that this is an opportunity to study and gain a deeper understanding of the historical value and theoretical significance, the role of the platform and orientation of the Testament that he left for our Party and people; at the same time, to recognize and evaluate the results that have been achieved, the outstanding achievements and the limitations and shortcomings that need to be overcome and corrected over the 50-year journey of implementing the sacred Testament of the great President Ho Chi Minh.

With the determination to carry out President Ho Chi Minh's Testament "Building our country more decent and more beautiful", from a backward agricultural country, often lacking food and foodstuffs, having to ask for aid and imports, to date, Vietnam has become one of the developed countries and is the leader in exporting agricultural products in the world.

However, Party Central Committee Secretary Pham Minh Chinh also said that although many great achievements have been made, it is necessary to recognize that our country is currently still in the low-middle income group, economic development is not sustainable, there is a risk of falling behind in labor productivity, the gap between rich and poor is still large, many social issues are still causing frustration... requiring our entire Party and people to strive, work hard, be creative, absorb scientific and technological achievements into production, creating a foundation to continue building Vietnam to stand shoulder to shoulder with the world powers as Uncle Ho always wished.

In his Testament, President Ho Chi Minh paid deep attention to each specific subject, especially caring for the young generation, nurturing "the revolutionary generation for the next generation", considering it an "important and very necessary" task.

That situation is posing a huge and heavy task for the union work and youth work. Following President Ho Chi Minh's Testament, Party committees at all levels, the government and the entire political system are continuing to strengthen and innovate political and ideological education, foster revolutionary ideals, patriotism, build ethics, a healthy lifestyle, a sense of respect and strict compliance with the law for the young generation, encourage and motivate young people and the younger generation to nurture their dreams and ambitions, and train themselves in different environments to have a strong political will in the face of difficulties and challenges, creating favorable conditions for young people to promote their creative power, be proactive and take the lead in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.

Thoroughly grasping and applying Ho Chi Minh's thought on solidarity and international cooperation in the new period, the Party has led the building and "consistent implementation of an independent, self-reliant, peaceful, cooperative and developmental foreign policy; multilateralization and diversification in foreign relations; proactive and active international integration; being a friend, a reliable partner and a responsible member of the international community".

Implementing the Party's correct foreign policy, our country's foreign affairs and international integration activities have achieved many important results. From a country under embargo, up to now, we have established diplomatic relations with most countries in the world, including strategic partnerships and comprehensive partnerships with many countries; at the same time, we have actively participated in the common work of the international community, regional and international forums and organizations; been elected as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, and for the second time elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council...

In his opening speech at the workshop, Party Central Committee Secretary Nguyen Xuan Thang emphasized that the Testament is the product of an outstanding intellect, a passionate heart, full of love, and the crystallization of the noble sentiments of a patriot and at the same time an outstanding communist soldier, the great Ho Chi Minh.

It is a historical document at the platform level with a timeless vision, bearing a noble revolutionary spirit and profound humanity, containing the quintessential cultural values ​​of the nation and humanity. Carrying an unshakable belief in the inevitable future victory of the revolution.

The Testament, after being announced, caused strong emotions, like a call to arms, was transmitted, spread, and became the will, determination, and great strength of our entire Party, army, and people to overcome all difficulties, hardships, and sacrifices, to move forward to "fight the Americans to leave, fight the puppets to fall", completely liberate the South, and unify the country.

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Thang affirmed that as the founder, leader and trainer of our Party, before passing away, the first thing President Ho Chi Minh told him was to talk about the Party, because more than anyone else, he understood the great responsibility and historical mission that our nation and people had entrusted to the Party.

With the four words "truth" mentioned over and over again in the Will, Uncle Ho earnestly wished: "Every cadre and party member must be truly imbued with ethics and revolution, truly be thrifty, honest, impartial, must keep the Party truly clean and must be worthy of being a leader, a truly loyal servant of the people."

"President Ho Chi Minh has passed away, but his Testament remains a torch that continues to illuminate the path of the Vietnamese revolution. Fulfilling his sacred wishes, over the past 50 years, our entire Party, army and people have completed the cause of liberating the South, unifying the country, leading the whole country to build socialism, carrying out the renovation process, building and firmly defending the socialist Fatherland of Vietnam," Comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang affirmed.

Studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style has become an important, regular and long-term task, bringing about practical results, contributing to building a clean and strong Party and political system, developing the country quickly and sustainably, building Vietnamese culture, strengthening national defense and security, and raising the country's position in the international arena. Studying Uncle Ho and following his teachings, our Party always pays attention to socio-economic development, caring for people's lives, and focusing on building a clean and strong Party and political system.

Head of the Central Propaganda Department Vo Van Thuong delivered concluding remarks at the workshop.

In particular, since the beginning of the 12th Congress term, with the concretization of the policy of "socio-economic development is the center, Party building is the key", the Central Executive Committee, the Politburo, and the Secretariat have issued and organized the implementation of many resolutions, directives, regulations, and conclusions in a synchronous manner, creating positive changes in socio-economic development, promoting Party building and rectification in all aspects of politics, ideology, apparatus organization, cadres, ethics, and consolidating people's trust in the Party.

At the workshop, 60 presentations addressed the content, theoretical and practical values ​​and results of the implementation of the Testament of the entire Party, army and people over the past 50 years. On that basis, they continued to affirm the value of the Testament and drew lessons and solutions to promote the cause of national construction and development in the current context.

Delegates delved into the profound contents and values ​​of President Ho Chi Minh's Testament. Many opinions at the workshop affirmed that implementing President Ho Chi Minh's Testament is to successfully implement the Central Resolution 4 (term XI, XII) on Party building and Directive 05-CT/TW of the Politburo on "promoting the study and following of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and lifestyle".

Concluding the workshop, Head of the Central Propaganda Department Vo Van Thuong affirmed that 50 years have passed, but the Testament still has strong vitality and eternal value, is still a guiding light for our country's revolutionary cause, and is a source of encouragement and motivation for generations of Vietnamese people to continue to strive forward to achieve new victories.

Regarding the work of Party building and rectification, His Testament continues to be a theoretical and practical basis and a valuable guide for cadres, Party members and the entire Party to successfully implement the Resolution of the 4th Central Conference (12th tenure) on "strengthening Party building and rectification"; to make our Party clean and strong, to become an "ethical Party, a civilized Party", worthy of being the leading Party to successfully carry out the cause of innovation and building socialism in our country as President Ho Chi Minh's will instructed.