Roma (VNA) 🅷- The success of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) lies in its unwavering commitment to a unified political vision and the support of the people, held Renato Darsie, President of the Italy-Vietnam Friendship Association in Veneto.

In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 95th founding anniversary (February 3, 1930 – 2025), Darsie highlighted that the CPV was established in 1930 with the mission of unifying the nation’s political direction in the fight to expel French colonialists, who had occupied and impoverished Vietnam. Now, 95 years later, under the Party’s leadership, Vietnam has become a prosperous, free, unified, and peaceful nation with positive relations globally, he noted. He said that throughout its history, the CPV has consistently pursued a unified political approach, ensuring institutional, social, and popular representation. This strategy has fostered economic, territorial, and social unity, shaping Vietnam into the thriving nation it is today. Since reunification, Vietnam’s population has grown significantly, increasing from 34 million in 1975 to 95 million today. The effort to build consensus around the country’s future continued during the post-war reconstruction era, focusing on housing, urban development, education, and job creation for all. This collaboration between the Party and the people has driven transformative progress, resulting in widespread improvements in living standards. Late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s seminal work, “Some Theoretical and Practical Issues on Socialism and the Path Towards Socialism in Vietnam”, has been instrumental in helping international communists, including those in Italy, understand the importance of reflecting on the process of building a socialist state in Vietnam. The CPV remains committed to addressing internal challenges such as corruption and the misuse of institutional power for personal gain, which have hampered efforts to modernise the State and streamline the political systems organisational apparatus. Darsie also noted that alongside ongoing efforts to improve public healthcare, increase wages, and develop an education system capable of preparing young people with comprehensive and forward-thinking knowledge, Vietnam must engage in a broader cultural struggle. He warned of the growing influence of Western individualism and materialism, which have drawn parts of the youth and society toward a pragmatism that prioritises personal gain over collective progress. Despite these challenges, Darsie expressed his confidence that the CPV will continue to lead Vietnam successfully in this era of renewal, bolstered by the trust and unity of the Vietnamese people./.