The nation has its eye on great opportunities and chances ahead, requiring the whole Party, people, and army to strengthen consensus and utilize all resources and creativity to push the country forward in its path of renewal and development, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has stated.
Granting an interview to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 85th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930-2015), the Party leader reviewed the achievements Vietnam has reaped in recent years despite numerous difficulties and challenges.
Recent years have been tough for Vietnam, with global economic crises persisting and political and security instabilities growing more complex with increasing tensions in a number of communities, he said.
Although the domestic economic growth showed signs of recovery, the situation has yet to stabilize, beleaguered by poor productivity, low quality and limited competitiveness, Trong noted.
At the same time, corruption, waste and social evils have remained a great concern in society, coupled with complicated disputes over the East Sea with negative impacts on the national construction and defense.
In that context, the Party Central Committee, Political Bureau and Secretariat have worked tirelessly to maintain order in all areas, the Party leader stated...