All agenda items of 12th Party Central Committee’s 14th plenum completed
The 14th plenum of the 12th-tenure Party Central Committee wrapped up in Hanoi on December 18 after nearly five days of working, with all agenda items completed.
The 14th plenum of the 12th-tenure Party Central Committee wrapped up in Hanoi on December 18 after nearly five days of working, with all agenda items completed. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The 14th plenum of the 12th-tenure PartyCentral Committee wrapped up in Hanoi on December 18 after nearly five days ofworking, with all agenda items completed.
According to a communiqué released by the Party Central Committee, thecommittee discussed and adopted draft reports to be presented at the 13thNational Party Congress, including a political report, a report evaluating theimplementation of the 2011-2020 socio-economic development strategy and thebuilding of the 2021-2030 socio-economic development strategy, and a report reviewingthe realisation of socio-economic tasks during the 2016-2020 period andorientations and tasks for 2021-2025.
The other reports focused on Party building and the execution of Party statutesand the leadership and management of the Party Central Committee during the 12thtenure, while the implementation of the working regulations of the PartyCentral Committee, the Politburo, and the Secretariat during the tenure werealso debated.
Delegates looked at personnel tasks and the organisation of the 13th NationalParty Congress, among others.
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong presided over theopening and closing sessions of the plenum, where he delivered remarks.
Delegates devoted much time to scrutinising the documents presented andcontributed valuable opinions, especially on contentious contents, thecommuniqué said.
They shared a similar view on the significance of personnel preparations forthe Politburo and the Secretariat (13th tenure), saying it is associated withthe success of the 13th National Party Congress and national development in thenew period.
They voted to introduce personnel to the Politburo and the Secretariat.
The committee deliberated draft working and election regulations of the 13thNational Party Congress in line with Party statutes as well as its principlesand regulations.
It decided to expel Nguyen Duc Chung, a member of the Party Central Committee,former Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee (2015-2020 tenure), and formerSecretary of the Party Civil Affairs Committee, and former Chairman of theHanoi People’s Committee (2016-2021), from the Party for serious violations ofregulations.
The committee called on the entire Party, people, and army to strengthensolidarity and unity, carry forward the achievements posted in 2020, and makegreater efforts to overcome the challenges and difficulties to firmly safeguardnational independence, territorial sovereignty and security, and completetargets and tasks set for 2020 as well as the 12th tenure, while preparing for andorganising successfully the 13th National Party Congress./.
The Party Central Committee worked at the hall, discussing a draft report reviewing its leadership and instruction during the 12th tenure at the third working day of the 14th session on December 16.
The 12th-tenure Party Central Committee (PCC) reached high consensus on personnel work related to the 13th tenure Politburo and PCC Secretariat during the 14th session, which concluded on December 18 morning after nearly five working days, two days ahead of schedule.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
The 14th plenum of the 12th-tenure Party Central Committee wrapped up in Hanoi on December 18 after nearly five days of working, with all agenda items completed. (Photo: VNA) 
