14th National Party Congress to decide on strategic issues for nation's future, destiny: State President

By VNA January 20, 2026 | 01:02 am PT

State President Luong Cuong at the 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi, Jan. 20, 2025. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy

Vietnam's 14th National Party Congress shoulders a historical mission: not only to set goals and directions for the 2026–2030 term, but also to make decisions on strategic issues concerning the future and destiny of the nation in many decades to come, State President Luong Cuong said at the opening ceremony of the event in Hanoi on Jan. 20.

In his opening remarks, the State leader affirmed the 14th National Party Congress marks the beginning of a new era of national development, guided by the motto "Solidarity – Democracy – Discipline – Breakthrough – Development," demonstrating the nation’s unwavering resolve, steadfast determination, resolute will, and spirit of great unity in pursuing the goal of building a peaceful, independent, democratic, prosperous, civilized, and happy Vietnam steadily progressing towards socialism.

According to the State President, the 14th National Party Congress takes place against a backdrop of rapid, complex, and unpredictable developments in the world and the region; growing strategic competition among major powers; and increasingly serious non-traditional security challenges, especially climate change and epidemics.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, particularly the explosive development of artificial intelligence, digital technology, quantum technology, and new technologies, is bringing about new technologies, many epochal changes that are profoundly changing all socio-economic aspects. This sets an urgent requirement for the establishment of new growth and development models, improved labor productivity, production quality, and national competitiveness; as well as new requirements in social development management, national defense and security safeguarding, and foreign relations promotion, he said.

He noted that after 40 years of implementing the Doi Moi reform policy, the country has achieved historically significant accomplishments, continuously improving the people’s life quality and happiness, and enhancing the country's prestige and stature on the international stage. However, the country still faces many challenges and limitations: Growth remains below its potential and not truly sustainable; labor productivity is not high, the competitiveness of the economy is still limited; the lives of a segment of the population remain difficult; climate change, natural disasters, epidemics, cybersecurity, among others, continue to have complex impacts and bring many risks.

The State President urged the delegates to fully exercise their responsibility, intelligence, and dedication; uphold the spirit of unity and democracy; and to engage in thorough discussions, making a vital contribution to the success of the Congress.

The congress brings together 1,586 delegates, representing more than 5.6 million Party members nationwide.

The 14th National Party Congress will concentrate on reviewing the implementation of the 13th Congress’s Resolution in conjunction with a 40-year Doi Moi process, acknowledging key achievements, identifying shortcomings and their causes, and drawing major lessons with long-term theoretical and practical value for the country’s development. It will discuss and approve strategic breakthrough directions, goals, and priority tasks for 2026 – 2030, with a vision toward 2045; conduct a thorough and comprehensive review of Party building and the integrity and strength of the political system; and elect the 14th Party Central Committee.