Inheriting achievements, developing values, continuing to innovate to meet the requirements of the times

General Secretary To Lam and delegates attending the meeting. (Source: Nhan Dan Newspaper)

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), on the morning of August 18, in Hanoi, General Secretary To Lam met with veteran revolutionaries, former members of the Party Central Committee of all terms, former leaders of Party committees and agencies, the Fatherland Front and central socio- political organizations.

Attending the meeting were comrades: Former General Secretary Nong Duc Manh; Politburo member, President Luong Cuong; former Politburo member, former President Truong Tan Sang; Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; former Politburo member, former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung; Politburo member, Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man; former Politburo members, former Chairmen of the National Assembly: Nguyen Sinh Hung, Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan; comrades: Politburo member, Standing member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu; former Standing member, Standing member of the Politburo, former Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Pham The Duyet; former Politburo members, former Standing members of the Secretariat: Phan Dien, Le Hong Anh, Tran Quoc Vuong.

Also attending were Politburo members, former Politburo members, Secretariat members, former Secretariat members, Party Central Committee members, former Party Central Committee members of all terms; veteran revolutionary delegates, former leaders of Party committees and agencies, the Vietnam Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations in the Central, and representatives of some Central committees, ministries and branches.

Leaders chaired the Conference. (Source: Nhan Dan Newspaper)

At the meeting, veteran revolutionaries and former members of the Party Central Committee shared valuable contributions, responsibilities, enthusiasm and wisdom crystallized from profound practical experience into strategic vision for the development of the Party and State; expressed respect and belief in the major policies and historic strategic decisions of the Party and State to bring the country firmly into the new era.

Speaking at the meeting, General Secretary To Lam expressed that, in the joyful, solemn and proud atmosphere of the historic autumn days - the autumn of the successful August Revolution, the autumn of the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the predecessor of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, together we review the heroic tradition of the nation, express our sincere gratitude to generations of cadres, party members, soldiers of the people's armed forces and people nationwide, including veteran revolutionaries, former members of the Party Central Committee through the periods, high-ranking cadres, those who directly shouldered the responsibility before the Party, before the people, through many difficult, challenging and glorious stages of the Vietnamese revolution.

On behalf of the Party and State leaders, the General Secretary acknowledged, commended and highly appreciated the great contributions and dedication of veteran revolutionaries, former members of the Party Central Committee of all terms, former leaders of Party agencies, the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and socio-political organizations at the central level.

The General Secretary emphasized that, looking back over the past 80 years, our nation’s history has been woven from countless sacrifices and hardships, but also brilliant feats and achievements. And in each page of that history, there is a strong imprint of comrades, those who have held the highest leadership positions of the Party through the periods, together with the entire Party, planning the path and leading the revolutionary cause.

Each comrade has a story, a journey of dedication, but they all have one thing in common: steadfastness in the ideal of national independence associated with socialism, devotion to the people, and willingness to sacrifice personal interests for the benefit of the Party and the nation.

The General Secretary affirmed that from a backward agricultural country devastated by war, it has become a developing country with an average income and an increasingly high position in the international arena, thanks in part to the contributions of veteran revolutionaries, former members of the Party Central Committee of all terms, and high-ranking officials of all periods.

The precious legacy left behind is not only documents, resolutions, development strategies, projects, factories, enterprises, achievements in socio-economic development, improving people's lives... but also political mettle, strategic vision, spirit of solidarity, will to be self-reliant, and above all, steadfast faith in the Party, Uncle Ho, in the people, in the victory of socialism in Vietnam.

Today, our country is entering a new era with the aspiration to develop rapidly and sustainably, becoming a developed, high-income country by the middle of the 21st century. The General Secretary stated that in order for the renovation process to continue to be carried out with new determination, new position and strength, new stature, in addition to the efforts of the Party Central Committee, the entire political system and the people, the Party and the State also need the companionship, intellectual contributions and experience of former Party Central Committee members, high-ranking officials of different periods, those who have a deep understanding of the laws of development, have experienced difficult situations, are always steadfast in the goal of serving the country and the people, and what is especially precious is that you are still red-hearted.

General Secretary To Lam and other leaders and former leaders of the Party and State attended the meeting. (Source: Nhan Dan Newspaper)

At the meeting, General Secretary To Lam informed about some achievements as well as some orientations for national development in the coming time, striving to successfully implement the Resolution of the 13th National Congress of the Party and well preparing for the successful organization of the 14th National Congress of the Party, ensuring the successful implementation of the two 100-year goals set by the Party, especially the task of maintaining peace, stability, and social order; developing the country quickly, sustainably and constantly improving the material and spiritual life of the people.

Former Party Central Committee members, veteran cadres, and high-ranking cadres, although they have retired from direct leadership, the General Secretary believes that in the hearts of each comrade, the revolutionary flame still burns steadfastly and wishes to continue to contribute in many aspects: Contributing ideas to the Party on strategic issues and long-term vision, based on their experience and experience; inspiring the younger generation, especially young cadres, so that they are imbued with the values of loyalty, dedication, daring to think, daring to do, daring to take responsibility; participating in supervision, contributing ideas, contributing to maintaining the purity and strength of the Party and the political system at the grassroots level, where they live; acting as a bridge for people-to-people diplomacy, promoting the prestige and accumulated international relations to promote the image of Vietnam.

General Secretary To Lam speaks at the meeting. (Source: Nhan Dan Newspaper)

The General Secretary expressed that with their intelligence and heart, former Party Central Committee members, veteran cadres, and high-ranking cadres of all periods will continue to be "soldiers on the new front", the front of faith, intelligence, and experience, to join the current generation in steering the revolutionary boat.

Former Party Central Committee members and senior leaders of all periods have left today's generation a profound lesson: To overcome all challenges, we must maintain solidarity, unity of will and action, and take the interests of the nation and people as paramount.

The General Secretary affirmed that those who are currently undertaking important responsibilities are always aware that inheriting the achievements of their comrades is both an honor and a great responsibility; they vow to preserve, promote and develop the values that their comrades have worked hard to cultivate, while continuing to innovate and create to meet the requirements of the times.

General Secretary To Lam believes that, with the spirit of “forever 20 years old,” you comrades will continue to accompany and contribute your intelligence, experience, and prestige to help our Party lead the country to overcome all difficulties and challenges, rise up strongly, and successfully realize the aspiration of building a prosperous and happy Vietnam.

On this occasion, General Secretary To Lam presented Party badges (80 years, 75 years, 60 years, 55 years, 50 years, 45 years and 40 years) to veteran revolutionaries and former senior leaders of the Party and State; Party and State leaders presented Party membership cards (new model) to former leaders of the Party and State.