General Secretary To Lam: 'Knowing how to join forces and unite, no matter how difficult the task, we can complete it'

National conference to disseminate and implement the Politburo's resolution on law making and enforcement; private economic development

On the morning of May 18, the Politburo and the Party Central Committee Secretariat held a national conference to disseminate and implement Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW dated April 30, 2025 of the Politburo on innovation in law-making and enforcement to meet the requirements of national development in the new era and Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW dated May 4, 2025 of the Politburo on private economic development.

Attending at the central bridge point of Nghe An province were comrades: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang - Politburo member, Director of Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council; General Luong Tam Quang - Politburo member, Minister of Public Security; Pham Tat Thang - Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; Nguyen Thanh Nghi - Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; and delegates from central agencies and Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics.

The leaders of Nghe An province include comrades: Nguyen Duc Trung - Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Hoang Nghia Hieu - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; Le Hong Vinh - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Vo Thi Minh Sinh - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; together with comrades of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, members of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, members of the Provincial Party Committee's Inspection Committee; leaders of departments, branches, the Provincial Fatherland Front, socio-political organizations, provincial-level reporters, Principal and Vice Principal of the Provincial Political School.

The conference was connected online to the connecting points at the provincial, municipal, and central party committees; central departments, ministries, branches, public service units, and district and commune-level connecting points nationwide with 37,000 connecting points and 1.5 million delegates attending.

At the conference, Comrade Pham Minh Chinh - Politburo member, Prime Minister reported on the topic "Key and core contents of Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW, dated May 4, 2025 of the Politburo on private economic development and the plan to implement Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW".

Comrade Tran Thanh Man - Politburo member, Chairman of the National Assembly reported on the topic: The core content of Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW dated April 30, 2025 of the Politburo on innovation in law-making and enforcement to meet the requirements of national development in the new era and the action plan to implement Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW.

Concluding the conference, Comrade To Lam - General Secretary affirmed that Resolution 57 of the Politburo on promoting science, technology and innovation; Resolution 59 of the Politburo on proactively integrating deeply into the international community; Resolution 68 of the Politburo on strongly developing the private economic sector and Resolution 66 of the Politburo on comprehensive innovation in law-making and enforcement are the "four pillars" to help the country "take off".

Affirming that in recent years, our country has achieved comprehensive achievements in most fields, General Secretary To Lam also said that it is necessary to frankly acknowledge that the country is facing great challenges.

Internal and external challenges are intertwined, creating great pressure, forcing us to strongly innovate our thinking, working methods and development models. We need a comprehensive, profound and synchronous reform, with new breakthroughs in institutions, economic structures, growth models and organizational apparatus. Only drastic, persistent and effective reforms can help the country overcome challenges, seize opportunities and realize the aspiration for rapid and sustainable development in the new era.

General Secretary To Lam emphasized that the four important resolutions recently issued by the Politburo will be the fundamental institutional pillars, creating strong momentum to move the country forward in the new era, realizing the vision of a developed, high-income Vietnam by 2045.

Regarding Resolution 68, the General Secretary said that the Resolution represents a major step forward in the theoretical thinking and practical guidance of our Party: “In a socialist-oriented market economy, the private economy is the most important driving force of the national economy”. Building “a socialist-oriented market economy, with State management, under the leadership of the Party”. However, it is still necessary to affirm the leading role of state-owned enterprises.

These views mark a profound change in strategic awareness of the role of the private sector: from a secondary position to a pillar of development, alongside the state economy and collective economy, forming a solid "tripod" for an independent, autonomous and successfully integrated economy.

Developing the private economy is not only an economic requirement but also a political imperative, aiming to strengthen the country's economic autonomy, enhance competitiveness and adaptability in today's volatile world.

In that spirit, the resolution sets out strong reform requirements, including: Perfecting institutions; Unleashing resources; Promoting innovation; Building a team of modern entrepreneurs.

The resolution affirms that Vietnamese entrepreneurs are “soldiers on the economic front” in the new era. They not only contribute to enriching themselves but also carry out the noble mission of building a strong and prosperous country.

The General Secretary emphasized that Resolution 68 lays the foundation for a comprehensive transformation in private economic development policy: from “recognition” to “protection, encouragement, promotion”, from “supplementation” to “leading development”. This is the right, urgent, long-term strategic choice, aiming to realize the aspiration of developing a strong country in the middle of the 21st century.

Regarding Resolution 57, General Secretary To Lam stated that science, technology and innovation are not only supporting means, but must be identified as the foundation for development and the main driving force for the cause of industrialization and modernization of the country in the new era.

The Resolution requires strengthening the Party's comprehensive leadership over the cause of science, technology development and innovation; strongly promoting the leading role of enterprises, entrepreneurs, intellectuals and the entire population in this cause.

With that requirement, the entire Party, people and army must focus on implementing well the following four key tasks: Raising awareness of the whole society, especially the business community and policy-making and implementation agencies; Making a breakthrough in development thinking; Strengthening political determination; Perfecting institutions.

"If we want to move forward quickly and steadily in the new era, there is no other way than the path of science, technology and innovation. We must be more determined, act more strongly, be more creative, and turn science, technology and innovation into the foundation and key driving force to bring the country to new heights," General Secretary To Lam stated.

Regarding Resolution 66, the General Secretary said that the Resolution affirms that law is not simply a tool to regulate social behavior, but must be considered the basis for organizing and operating state power, a solid foundation to protect human rights, civil rights, and a lever to promote socio-economic development.

Legal institutions are the driving force and foundation for national development. A synchronous, feasible and transparent legal system will create a stable environment for production and business, promote innovation, enhance international integration capacity and completely eliminate barriers caused by overlapping and contradictory laws.

With that requirement, the spirit of reform is set forth, which is: Fundamentally innovating the thinking of law-making: shifting from "management" to "service" thinking, from passive to proactive, creating development; law-making must be one step ahead, ensuring high predictability, consistent with reality and the requirements of rapid development.

Law enforcement must be strict, fair, and substantive; digital transformation must be associated with publicity, transparency, and maximum convenience for people and businesses; decentralization and delegation of powers must be clear, linked with accountability, eliminating the "ask - give" mechanism, and eliminating local interests and group privileges.

General Secretary To Lam affirmed that Resolution 66 is a call for profound institutional reform, aiming to build a modern, substantive legal system that serves the people, while at the same time creating sustainable momentum for the cause of building a prosperous, democratic, equitable and civilized Vietnam in the 21st century.

Regarding Resolution 59 of the Politburo, the General Secretary said that this is a breakthrough decision, marking a historic turning point in the country's international integration process, identifying integration as a strategic driving force for Vietnam to firmly enter a new era. The Resolution demonstrates a profound vision: international integration is not just about opening up and exchanging, but is a comprehensive cause, requiring initiative, positivity and courage.

It must be deeply recognized that integration is not only the task of foreign affairs agencies, not only the state's foreign affairs activities, but also a comprehensive process, requiring the proactive, active, and creative participation of the entire political system, of each citizen, each business, and each profession.

Internal strength, including the strength of the economy, culture, institutions, and human resources, must be placed in a decisive position; external strength is only a supplementary source, supporting the development process, ensuring comprehensive and deep integration while still maintaining independence and autonomy, enhancing self-reliance and adaptability to all global fluctuations.

Resolution 59 can be considered a guiding principle for the entire Party, the entire army and the entire people in the international integration process in the new era. Each Party committee, Party organization, cadre and Party member must thoroughly grasp the spirit of the resolution, concretize it into practical action programs and plans; at the same time, promote a high sense of responsibility, innovate thinking, make breakthroughs in action, and be determined to make international integration a strong driving force to help Vietnam reach higher and further in the international arena.

General Secretary To Lam affirmed that the four major Resolutions of the Politburo have together created a unified whole of strategic thinking and action for the country's development in the new era. Although each resolution focuses on a key area, they are closely related, complementing and promoting each other in the process of dissemination and implementation.

All four resolutions agree on the goal of building a solid foundation for Vietnam to develop rapidly and sustainably and become a developed, high-income country by 2045. This connection is not only a general orientation but also clearly demonstrates interdependence in practice.

If the institutions are not transparent, it will be difficult for the private economy to develop, science and technology will lack a creative environment, and international integration will be ineffective. Conversely, if innovation is not breakthrough, the private economy will be weak and international integration will be limited. If integration is not proactive, it will be difficult for the institutions themselves and domestic drivers to reform comprehensively.

The common breakthrough of all four resolutions is the new development mindset: from “management” to “service”, from “protection” to “creative competition”, from “passive integration” to “active integration”, from “distributed reform” to “comprehensive, synchronous and profound breakthrough”. This is a fundamental shift in thinking, inheriting the achievements of innovation over the past 40 years and in line with global trends in the digital age.

8 urgent tasksin 2025

Emphasizing the key tasks in the next 5 years (2025 - 2030), General Secretary To Lam stated: perfecting a modern and synchronous legal system, promoting development; making breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation; accelerating comprehensive, proactive and effective international integration; developing a substantial private economic sector, becoming "the most important driving force" of the national economy.

Regarding urgent tasks in 2025, General Secretary To Lam stated that 2025 is a pivotal year opening a new era, while the goal of becoming a developed country is only two decades ahead.

If we do not catch up with the pace of reform and make breakthroughs now, we will miss the golden opportunity and fall behind in the global race. Therefore, it is necessary to implement tasks quickly, systematically, and practically, taking actual effectiveness as the evaluation criteria.

In that spirit, General Secretary To Lam requested the entire political system to urgently carry out eight key tasks.

The first,Quickly complete and issue national action plans and programs to implement the four resolutions, ensuring close connection, clearly defining goals, tasks, roadmaps and specific assignments. At the same time, establish a set of indicators for periodic monitoring and evaluation.

Monday,Urgently review the entire legal system, implement amendments, supplements, replaces or abolishes inappropriate regulations in the spirit of Resolution 66-NQ/TW. Prioritize amending regulations related to property ownership, business freedom, innovation and international integration; study and promulgate the Law on Private Economic Development.

Tuesday,Immediately launch key programs on science and technology, innovation and digital transformation; approve and implement national programs; form new innovation centers; build a legal framework for the sandbox model.

Wednesday,Focus on negotiating and effectively implementing new generation FTAs, especially CPTPP, EVFTA, RCEP, UKVFTA and especially effectively negotiating the FTA with the United States; proactively prepare to participate in new agreements such as the Digital Economic Partnership Agreement (DEPA), the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF); take advantage of integration commitments to transform into actual growth.

Thursday,Make breakthroughs in improving the business investment environment: cut at least 30% of administrative procedures, digitize public services, support capital, technology, and digital transformation for small and medium-sized enterprises; develop a project to develop large private corporations.

Friday,perfecting the leadership, direction and coordination apparatus for implementing resolutions; establishing specialized steering committees at the central and provincial levels; ensuring a unified steering mechanism, regular inspection and supervision.

Saturday,Prioritize training and fostering human resources to implement the resolution: in-depth training in modern law, science and technology, international integration and business administration; foster a team of young cadres with innovative thinking, digital capacity and global adaptability.

Eighth,Promote communication and create social consensus: develop national communication programs on each resolution; strengthen policy dialogue between the Government, businesses, people and intellectuals, and mobilize social intelligence for the implementation process.

General Secretary To Lam emphasized that in order to realize the aspiration for a prosperous and powerful country, the entire Party, people and army must continue to unite, join forces, and promote the spirit of patriotism, self-reliance and the strong aspiration of the Vietnamese people in the new era. Because "knowing how to unite forces and unite, no matter how difficult, we can complete the difficult task".

"The entire Party, the entire people and the entire army must clearly define their roles and responsibilities; be proactive, creative, united in patriotic emulation, determined to successfully carry out the tasks of socio-economic development, national defense, security and improving people's lives, making people's lives truly better day by day. Every cadre, party member, and every Vietnamese citizen must become a pioneer soldier on the national development front," General Secretary To Lam requested.

Leaders at all levels, from central to local, must be exemplary and pioneers in innovation in thinking and action; dare to think, dare to do, dare to make breakthroughs, dare to take responsibility for the national interest, and even dare to sacrifice personal interests for the common interest.

Action programs must be implemented resolutely and systematically, taking actual effectiveness as a measure of capacity and work results. Continue to make recommendations and proposals to build new resolutions according to the motto "All benefits are for the people. All powers belong to the people" as Uncle Ho taught.

People and businesses must be identified as the center and creative subjects in development. It is necessary to strongly foster the spirit of national entrepreneurship, arouse innovative resources in the whole society, develop the digital economy, knowledge economy, green economy, and circular economy, bringing Vietnam to move quickly and strongly on the path of modernization and integration.

We have every reason to firmly believe in a bright future for our country. With the heroic tradition, intelligence, bravery and unceasing aspiration of the entire nation, Vietnam will continue to move forward steadily on the path of rapid and sustainable development.

"Before the people of the whole country, we pledge to strongly implement the set goals, with the spirit of innovative thinking, decisive action, perseverance and creativity. Each Party Committee, government, organization and individual needs to clearly define their responsibilities, turning political commitments into concrete and practical results.

"Let's light the flame of Innovation - Aspiration - Action together, for a rich, prosperous, powerful Vietnam, standing shoulder to shoulder with the world powers by 2045," General Secretary To Lam said.