Creative application of socialist theory to the cause of innovation in Vietnam

Book on socialism by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

The book focuses on a sharp explanation of the issue that is both national and contemporary. That is, building socialism is a glorious revolutionary cause, but it is necessary to understand it correctly; what to do and how to do it on the path of innovation. This is a core issue, extremely difficult and complicated, and it is easy to fall into subjectivity and voluntarism, and to make mistakes.

Our Party is leading the cause of innovation, so we must always seek and innovate to be consistent on the path of steadfastly maintaining national independence associated with socialism, which is an extremely important, one could say vital, responsibility of the Party towards the nation.

The work includes 29 articles, passionate and profound speeches on major forums, Congress speeches or scientific works of a person who is both a Party leader and a theoretical researcher, expressing his strong belief and determination to realize the revolutionary path that the Party and Uncle Ho have chosen; explaining and clarifying the issues raised with sharp, scientific arguments based on summarizing practices with a strategic vision covering the fields of politics, economics, culture, society, national defense, security, foreign affairs...

The book is both scientifically valuable, a crystallization of intelligence, and demonstrates the dignity of a revolutionary soldier, full of passion for the Party and the People; it is reflected in the personality, the noble, simple, exemplary lifestyle of a culturalist. Reading the articles of the General Secretary, one feels confident and highly persuasive in the reality of life, because the major issues of the time are explained clearly, simply, easily understood, easy to reach people's hearts, and have the power to attract cadres, party members and people.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

The arguments about socialism and the path to socialism together with the achievements of the renovation process in Vietnam are the basis for fighting against erroneous, distorted, and hostile viewpoints; defeating the plots and tricks of "peaceful evolution" that cause confusion and wavering on the path of implementing the renovation cause; and doubting the leadership role of the Party, Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought. Contributing significantly to the task of building and rectifying the Party and the political system, consolidating firm belief in the path of national development, in the role and position of the Communist Party, and having persuasive power for all classes of people.

With scientific and practical thinking, the author has explained the tasks being set for the cause of innovation in Vietnam in accordance with the specific circumstances of the nation, with the nature of socialism and the trend of the times as stated by Marxism-Leninism: "Liberating mankind through social revolutions, with the scope of human intelligence and aiming at the goal of ensuring the quality of a free and happy life". Accordingly, it is necessary to place the social revolution, scientific socialism in the development of the process of constant exploration and creation; to be steadfast and alert to all the exciting developments of the times to recognize the superiority as well as the shortcomings and negatives, to proactively overcome the weaknesses and defects on the path to socialism in general and of each socialist country in particular; to firmly maintain the principles and base on the practice of "the starting point", associated with the historical traditions and national culture to inherit and promote in order to choose the most suitable development method.

The book has raised the core issues of socialism and its creative application in Vietnam to have a model of building socialism with increasingly perfect steps. Another important thing is that with the goal of building a society of "rich people, strong country, democracy, justice, civilization", a peaceful, prosperous, happy society in Vietnam but also responsible and contributing to the efforts for the progress and sustainable development of humanity. Therefore, international friends and many political parties in the world are very interested in the book of our Party General Secretary, considering it a valuable document in solving and answering many problems that communists, those who follow scientific socialism, and theoretical researchers are struggling with. Increasing faith in socialism with a convincing reality in Vietnam on the path of innovation, maintaining national independence and moving towards socialism in the face of complex changes in the world situation.

In generalizing the path to socialism in Vietnam, the author believes that we must adhere to the basic principles of Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought. Within the framework, conditions and each specific historical period, innovation and creation must be carried out in ways and steps consistent with the spirit of independence and scientific thinking; it is the path of each nation but must be consistent with the development trend of the times, because socialism is a product of humanity. The entire Party and people must promote the combined strength, patriotism, national spirit, socialist democracy, cultural values, and the quintessence of the times to overcome all difficulties and challenges; “be more dynamic, creative, and innovative; be more practical and effective…; strengthen the close relationship between the people and the Party and the government, creating a great and invincible strength to build our Fatherland to be increasingly prosperous, our people to be increasingly prosperous and happy; our country to develop and prosper more and more”.