Vietnam's security forces stage rehearsal for 14th National Party Congress

Tran Cam Tu, standing member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat and head of the subcommittee for the organization of the Congress, said with only 10 days remaining until the opening, security requirements have reached their highest level.

He noted that amid rapidly evolving, complex and unpredictable global and regional developments, hostile forces continue to exploit these conditions and intensify sabotage activities using increasingly sophisticated and complex methods.

The Ministry of Public Security holds a deployment ceremony and security drill to ensure safety and public order for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi on the morning of Jan. 10, 2026. Photo by VnExpress/Pham Du

He said under the direction of the Party Central Committee, its Politburo and Secretariat, and Party General Secretary To Lam, security preparations for the Congress had been rolled out in a comprehensive and tightly coordinated manner.

The Central Public Security Party Committee and the Ministry of Public Security have issued timely and detailed directives and plans, instructing police units nationwide to activate hundreds of protection measures, both on the ground and in cyberspace, not only in Hanoi but across the country.

Officers from Special Police Unit No. 1 under the Mobile Police Command demonstrate strength techniques and combat skills at a deployment ceremony and security drill to ensure safety and public order for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi on the morning of Jan. 10, 2026. Photo by VnExpress/Pham Du

The official praised the People’s Public Security forces for their core role in closely working with the army and relevant ministries and agencies, with success in thwarting hostile plots at an early stage, drastically combating fake news and disinformation surrounding the Congress; and handling complex incidents promptly and effectively at the grassroots level to prevent the emergence of any security hotspots.

He stressed the need to continue thoroughly following directions from the Politburo, the Secretariat and General Secretary Lam, while mobilizing all available resources to ensure absolute security and safety for the Congress.

He explicitly warned against any form of complacency or lapse in vigilance under any circumstances.

A demonstration of mobility techniques, obstacle-clearing, and tactical shooting by officers of Special Police Unit No. 1, along with the K-9 unit of the Mobile Police Command at a deployment ceremony and security drill to ensure safety and public order for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi on the morning of Jan. 10, 2026. Photo by VnExpress/Pham Du

Ministries, agencies and local authorities were asked to urgently enhance coordination and offer all possible support to the public security forces to successfully perform their assigned tasks.

The event concluded with a formal review of participating units, a parade of vehicles, and reports on training results following the official send-off order.