Văn kiện trình Đại hội XIV của Đảng: Hội tụ khát vọng toàn dân tộc | VTV24

Key Concepts

• Đại hội 14 của Đảng (14th Party Congress): The upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, a pivotal event for setting the nation’s development path.
• Hai mục tiêu (Two Goals): The overarching objectives for Vietnam’s development: becoming a modern industrializing country with high average income by 2030, and a developed socialist country with high income by 2045.
• Báo cáo chính trị và chương trình hành động (Political Report and Action Program): The two core documents prepared for the 14th Party Congress outlining the country’s development strategy.
• Tư duy phát triển thế hệ mới (New Generation Development Thinking): A new approach to development based on four strategic shifts.
• Đảng văn minh (Civilized Party): A new concept emphasizing the need for the Party to adapt to the modern era, enhance its leadership capacity, and maintain integrity.
• Hội nhập quốc tế (International Integration): Placing international integration on par with national defense and security as a crucial and ongoing task.
• Đổi mới sáng tạo (Innovation): Recognizing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as central to growth and sustainable development.
• Dân là gốc (People are Root): The continued emphasis on the people as the central subject, motivation, and foundation of national unity.

I. Preparation for the 14th Party Congress & National Development Goals

As of the current moment, alongside personnel preparations, the drafting of documents prepared by the Central Committee of the 13th Party Congress for the 14th Party Congress has been completed. These documents not only outline the development path for the country over the next five years and beyond, but also embody the collective wisdom and aspirations of the entire nation towards two key goals. The first, by 2030 – coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Party’s founding – is to become a modern industrializing country with high average income. The second, by 2045 – marking the 100th anniversary of the nation’s founding – is to become a developed socialist country with high income. The draft documents for the 14th Congress, centered around the Political Report and the 2026-2031 Action Program, have garnered significant attention from Party members and all strata of the population.

II. Innovations in Document Drafting & Core Principles

Following the directives of General Secretary Tô Lâm and the Politburo, the draft documents for the 14th Party Congress demonstrate significant innovation in structure and content. This reflects a spirit of facing reality, objectively assessing the situation, and establishing a system of guiding viewpoints, development objectives, key orientations, crucial tasks, and breakthrough solutions for rapid and sustainable national development. This embodies the nation’s strong aspiration for advancement in a new era. The documents are structured around three layers of guidance: a foundational layer of new generation development thinking with four strategic shifts; a structural layer of five pillars of security acting as a shield against shocks; and an operational layer – the Action Program – with specific subjects, resources, responsibilities, and timelines for implementation.

III. Lessons from 40 Years of Doi Moi (Renovation)

The documents comprehensively summarize the 40 years of Doi Moi (Renovation), highlighting core lessons. These include steadfast adherence to the goals of national independence and socialism, promoting innovation based on principles, harnessing the strength of national unity, placing people at the center of development as both the subject and driving force, combining national strength with the power of the times, proactively integrating, and seizing opportunities presented by the green transition, digital transformation, and the restructuring of global value chains.

IV. Key Innovations in the Draft Political Report

The public release of the new elements within the draft Political Report for the 14th Party Congress has enabled Party members and the public to understand and contribute effectively to the documents, thereby contributing to the success of the Congress. A notable innovation is the addition of the concept of a “civilized Party” (Đảng văn minh) in the context of Party building. This is a requirement to adapt to the changing times, improve leadership capacity, and build a clean and strong Party capable of leading the country in the new stage. “Civilization” in this context refers to intellect – a crucial element in a globalized, knowledge-based, and technologically advanced world. This intellect manifests in the Party’s ability to formulate truly correct and insightful policies and strategies.

V. Elevating International Integration & Vietnam’s Global Position

For the first time, the draft documents place international integration on par with national defense and security as a crucial and ongoing task. This expands the strategic framework for national defense in the new context and promotes coordination between national defense, security, and foreign affairs. The speaker contrasted this with the 1945 Declaration of Independence, which, while proclaiming independence, lacked international recognition. Today, Vietnam has diplomatic relations with 194 countries – a historical first that reflects the nation’s enhanced position, prospects, and influence on the world stage.

VI. Science, Technology, and Digital Transformation as Drivers of Growth

Recognizing the essential role of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in modern development, the draft documents identify these as the central driving force in a new growth model and the key to realizing the aspirations for rapid and sustainable development. This represents a significant shift in orientation compared to previous approaches, demonstrating a systemic commitment and determination from the entire political system and the nation as a whole.

VII. The People as the Foundation of Development

The principle of “the people are the root” (Dân là gốc) remains central to the draft documents. The people are viewed as the subject, driving force, and foundation of national unity. This is reflected in prioritizing the people in all strategies and policies, particularly in promoting democracy, improving living standards, and enhancing the people’s rights and ownership in all aspects of social life. The ultimate goal of all efforts is to benefit the people, echoing the teachings of Ho Chi Minh: independence and freedom are meaningless if the people do not enjoy a prosperous and happy life. Development is similarly pointless without improving the well-being of the population. The speaker emphasized that the people make history, provide strength, and that adhering to the people’s interests is the measure of morality and success.

VIII. Conclusion

Alongside personnel preparations and thorough document preparation, this comprehensive effort will contribute to the success of the 14th Party Congress, guiding the nation towards self-reliance, confidence, and progress in a glorious era, firmly advancing towards socialism.