Opening of the 13th Central Conference

The conference took place in a rising revolutionary atmosphere, the people's trust was increasingly consolidated when the entire Party, people and army had just celebrated the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2.

Socio-economic indicators in the first 9 months were better than the same period in 2024 in most areas; the two-level local government model generally operated smoothly; public services continued to be improved in the direction of focusing on people and businesses.

The development space after the national master plan is supporting and resonating with each other; the regional economy is taking shape more clearly, transforming into new competitive advantages. The seven strategic resolutions issued by the Politburo in the past year have been paving the way for practical and solid steps, serving the goal of maintaining peace, stability, rapid and sustainable development, improving the real life of the people and realizing the two 100-year goals that our Party has set out, and the people are expecting.

With courage, intelligence, initiative and creativity, our country has basically restrained and resolved the pressure of complex political competition, responded promptly to the new trade policies of a number of major partners, to supply chain disruptions, trade conflicts, natural disasters, epidemics and sabotage activities of hostile forces... Our Party has "steadily steered the ship amid strong winds and waves", steadfastly moving forward, striving to achieve and exceed the goals set by the Resolution of the 13th Party Congress and other strategic goals set by the Party.

On behalf of the Politburo and the Secretariat, in his opening speech at the Conference, General Secretary To Lam warmly welcomed the Central Committee members and invited delegates to the Conference; believing that, with the responsibility and awareness of Party members, the Central Committee members will focus their spirit and intelligence to make practical contributions to the success of the Conference.

At the same time, General Secretary To Lam emphasized a number of key points among the Conference's contents as guidelines for the Conference to study, consider, contribute opinions and exercise the rights of Party members and the responsibilities of Central Committee members at this Conference, specifically regarding the group of issues on preparations for the 14th National Party Congress and the group of socio-economic issues.

General Secretary To Lam stated that the rising revolutionary spirit does not come from words or feelings, but must come from concrete results, from "each family's meal", from the actions of "milk for the children, silk for the elderly". People are looking at us with new faith and expectations. The responsibility of the Central Committee is to turn expectations into reality, "turning policies into the flow of life".

With responsibility before the Party and the People, General Secretary To Lam asked each Central Committee member to uphold the spirit of exemplary behavior, work effectively and practically, maintain discipline, "do not leave today's work for tomorrow", "say what you do", "do what you say" and be determined to make the 13th Central Committee Conference a real success, creating momentum for the success of the 14th National Congress of the Party.

"With firm belief and new spirit, I declare open the 13th Conference of the 13th Party Central Committee. I wish the Conference solidarity, wisdom, innovation and efficiency; and I wish you all good health, happiness and success," General Secretary To Lam said.