On the morning of January 20th, at the 14th National Congress of the Party, Standing Committee member of the Party Central Committee Tran Cam Tu presented a report reviewing the leadership and guidance of the 13th Party Central Committee.

Permanent member of the Party Central Committee Secretariat Tran Cam Tu stated that the 13th term took place amidst a rapidly changing, complex, unstable, and unpredictable regional and global context. Many new issues arose that had no precedent.

FOR THE FIRST TIME, 100% OF PROVINCIAL SECRETARIES AND CHAIRMEN ARE NOT FROM THE LOCAL AREA.

AboutReview of leadership and guidanceThe Standing Committee of the Party Central Committee stated that the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, and the Party Secretariat, headed by the General Secretary, have led and directed a strong renewal of thinking and action; and have decisively and comprehensively implemented many major policies and guidelines.

According to the Standing Committee of the Party Central Committee, the revolution in streamlining the organizational structure has fundamentally perfected the overall model of the political system; promoting breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, linked with the renewal of national governance thinking, and creating development to serve the people.

The Central Committee, the Politburo, and the Secretariat promptly issued many important and strategic resolutions, focusing on 10 core contents in the socio-economic development strategy for the period 2021-2030.

In addition, the Central Committee, the Politburo, and the Secretariat also lead and direct the implementation of three strategic breakthroughs, promoting the development of science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, education and training, protecting and caring for people's health, and major policies on the development of the private and state-owned economies, the development of nuclear energy, and the development of Vietnamese culture.

AboutLeading and directing work related to national defense, security, foreign affairs, and international integration.Mr. Tran Cam Tu stated that there are many important resolutions, conclusions, and directives, especially regarding strategic autonomy in defense, security, and foreign affairs; maintaining sovereignty over borders and territories, national security, political security, and social order and safety...

The People's Army and the People's Police are being built in a revolutionary, regular, elite, and progressively modernized manner; some branches and forces are moving directly towards modernization, and the restructuring and reorganization of the army and police forces has been basically completed to make them streamlined and strong.

Cooperation with other countries and partners has been expanded, elevated, deepened, and developed sustainably, contributing to the consolidation of the country's foreign relations, and enhancing its image, prestige, and position.

AboutLeading and directing the work of building and rectifying the Party and the political system.The Central Committee, the Politburo, and the Secretariat have focused on leading and directing the strong and comprehensive reform of Party building and rectification; combating and preventing the decline in political ideology, morality, and lifestyle, as well as "self-evolution" and "self-transformation" within the Party.

In particular, efforts to educate people on thrift, integrity, impartiality, and selflessness, while enhancing revolutionary ethics and a sense of service to the people, have been strengthened; and the fight against corruption, waste, and negative practices continues to be intensified.

In particular, the Standing Committee of the Party Central Committee stated that, for the first time, 100% of provincial-level Party secretaries, chairmen of provincial People's Committees, and some other leadership positions have been filled by individuals who are not from the local area. Along with this, various sectors and levels have promptly reviewed and consolidated grassroots Party organizations, and reformed the content and format of Party committee and branch meetings.

Inspection and supervision work was directed decisively; many difficult, complex, and long-standing cases that attracted public attention were thoroughly investigated and resolved.

Newly emerging issues are promptly detected, investigated, and handled; regular supervision is strengthened to ensure that all Party resolutions are implemented seriously, promptly, and effectively.

The Central Committee, the Politburo, and the Secretariat have demonstrated unity and solidarity, seriously and exemplarily adhering to the Political Platform, the Party Charter, the Party's guidelines and policies, and the laws of the State. Issues on which there were differing opinions were discussed democratically, frankly, cautiously, and thoroughly before decisions were made.

He emphasized that most members of the Party Central Committee, Politburo, and Secretariat have regularly cultivated and improved their political acumen and revolutionary ethics, setting a good example in their work and lives; seriously engaging in self-reflection, self-correction, self-criticism, and criticism, and upholding discipline and order.

In particular, the General Secretary is the leading nucleus, the center of unity, and the epitome of morality, courage, and intellect of the entire Party; a role model who unites, motivates, inspires confidence, and unleashes the combined strength of the entire Party, the entire political system, and the entire nation...

In a general assessment of the strengths, the Standing Committee of the Party Central Committee stated that the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, and the Party Secretariat, headed by the General Secretary, have consistently innovated their thinking and leadership methods; closely adhered to the Party's guidelines, working regulations, and practical situation; proactively seized opportunities, and organized the implementation of the Party's 13th Congress Resolution, achieving many important and comprehensive achievements and results.

In addition, the organization and implementation of socio-economic development tasks with many important strategic breakthroughs; macroeconomic stability, controlled inflation; the potential, scale and competitiveness of the economy continue to be enhanced; per capita income exceeds the target set by the 13th Party Congress...

The Central Committee of the Party, the Politburo, and the Secretariat, headed by the General Secretary, are the central leadership core, always steadfast in their resolve and wisdom, upholding principles, remaining calm, insightful, perceptive, and timely in formulating correct policies and decisions appropriate to the actual situation, ensuring the highest interests of the country and the people.

SOME HIGH-RANKING, KEY OFFICIALS LACK SELF-CULTIVATION AND TRAINING.

However, the Standing Committee of the Party Central Committee also noted limitations and shortcomings in leadership and guidance in institutionalizing, concretizing, and organizing the implementation of some of the Party's policies and resolutions.

This includes the situation where some central officials, including high-ranking and key officials, lack self-cultivation and training, lack steadfastness and unwavering commitment, lack exemplary conduct in their work and lives, and have deteriorated in political ideology, morality, and lifestyle. They violate Party regulations and State laws, causing resentment within the Party and society, and affecting the prestige and fighting capacity of the Party.

"The Central Committee, the Politburo, and the Secretariat of the Party sincerely request to conduct a thorough self-criticism before the Congress, the entire Party, and the entire nation regarding the aforementioned shortcomings and weaknesses," the Standing Committee of the Secretariat stated.

The Standing Committee of the Party Central Committee stated that the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, and the Party Central Committee are closely adhering to the orientations and policies for national development in the coming period; inheriting and promoting lessons learned; and focusing on leading and directing the effective implementation of Party building and rectification work so that our Party truly "is moral and civilized".

In particular, he emphasized the need to uphold principles, discipline, and unity within the Party; and to promote the exemplary role and responsibility of each member of the Central Committee and leading officials at all levels.

He also emphasized prioritizing training and capacity building for cadres, especially those at the grassroots level; and promoting decentralization and delegation of power while strengthening inspection, supervision, and control of power.

"All policies and guidelines of the Party and the State must truly stem from the needs, aspirations, rights, and legitimate interests of the people; taking the happiness and satisfaction of the people as the measure and standard for striving," Mr. Tran Cam Tu emphasized.