Indian professor hails new Vietnamese Party chief’s article

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm. VNA/VNS Photo

NEW DELHI The article named “Resolved to build a strong Party, and a prosperous, powerful, democratic, equal and civilised Việt Nam” by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm is a strong vision statement that highlights the core priorities of the Party and State of Việt Nam today, according to an Indian professor.

Professor Archana Upadhyay from Jawaharlal Nehru University said in her interview granted to the VNA that Lâm emphasised the government’s priorities and the superiority of institutions which will help the leaders and people of Việt Nam achieve their goals, including turning Việt Nam into a high-income developed country by 2045, which, she assessed, will mark a significant leap from its current status as a middle-income country.

The pioneering role of the CPV in creatively applying and advancing Marxist-Leninism, inspired by the brilliant leadership of late President Hồ Chí Minh and his successors, will continue to guide and shape Việt Nam’s political landscape and future goals.

The central position of Việt Nam’s national interests, rooted in its 4,000-year history of nation-building and defence, will serve as the foundation for all domestic and foreign policy priorities, Archana stated.

In addition, the article identified both traditional and non-traditional security challenges of the 21st century the world faces, as well as opportunities for the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution globally.

Việt Nam is determined to seize these opportunities to continue its growth story with a strong spirit of self-reliance and confidence, the professor said, adding that the important role of the Party in reinforcing national unity and laying the foundation for a resilient society was also emphasised in this writing.

Archana also reiterated General Secretary and President Tô Lâm’s commitment to continuing the anti-corruption campaign initiated by late Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng.

She noted that as Việt Nam embarks on a new chapter in its political history, there are elements of both continuity and adaptation in its approach to domestic and global challenges.

The Party’s central role, rooted in the pride of socialist reforms inspired by the Vietnamese people’s struggles against hostile forces, will drive the nation’s future efforts. And the “bamboo diplomacy” will remain a cornerstone of Việt Nam’s foreign policy as it seeks to strengthen its international standing, added Archana. VNS