The 12th session of the 12th-tenure Party Central Committee was opened in Hanoi on May 11 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The 12th-tenureParty Central Committee kicked off its 12th session in Hanoi on themorning of May 11.
Politburo member and Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc chaired the first working day of the session on behalf of the Politburo.
During the plenary sitting in the morning,Politburo member and Permanent Member of the Party Central Committee’sSecretariat Tran Quoc Vuong delivered a report for members of the Party CentralCommittee to give opinions on the 12th session’s agenda.
Party General Secretary and State PresidentNguyen Phu Trong presented the opening address at the session.
Pham Minh Chinh, Politburo member, Secretary ofthe Party Central Committee, and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’sOrganisation Commission, then delivered a Politburo report reviewing personnel tasksfor the 12th-tenure Party Central Committee and proposedorientations for personnel tasks for the 13th-tenure Party CentralCommittee.
He also read another report from the Politburo summarisingthe allocation of delegates to the 10th, 11th, and 12th national Party congresses and the devising of standards, structure, and numberof delegates, and the planned allocation of delegates to the 13th National Party Congress.
Meanwhile, Politburo member and NationalAssembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan delivered a report from the legislature’sParty delegation on planned orientations for the election of deputies to the 15th-tenureNA and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 term.
In the afternoon, officials held groupdiscussions on documents relevant to personnel tasks of the Party CentralCommittee and the allocation of delegates to national Party congresses.
This 12th session is scheduled tolast until May 14./.
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong has stressed that personnel preparations for the 13th National Party Congress are of extremely importance and a factor ensuring the success of the congress as well as the successful implementation of the congress’s resolutions.
The 12th plenum of the Party Central Committee, 12th tenure, opened in Hanoi on May 11 under the chair of Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong.
The 12th plenum of the Party Central Committee, 12th tenure, opened in Hanoi on May 11 under the chair of Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong.
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong has required members of the Party Central Committee (PCC) to uphold their sense of responsibility and objectivity in addressing issues tabled for discussion at the 12th PCC plenum, especially personnel work.
Personnel work is a key issue at the focus of attention of Party cadres, members and people nationwide ahead of the 12th plenum of the Party Central Committee, which is a step closer to the 13th National Party Congress.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The 12th session of the 12th-tenure Party Central Committee was opened in Hanoi on May 11 (Photo: VNA) 
