Fight against corruption is far from over: Party General Secretary
Fight against corruption is far from over: Top leader
The fight against corruption is far from over and it remains an arduous and fierce task, newly-re-elected Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong told a press conference announcing the results of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi on February 1.
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong (standing) speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The fight against corruption is far from overand it remains an arduous and fierce task, newly-re-elected Party GeneralSecretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong told a press conference announcingthe results of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi on February1.
Corruption is a problem facing every country all the time, he said, calling it a “disease of people with power and money in their hands that caneasily lead to group benefits and negativity.”
In Vietnam, the anti-corruption campaign started in 2013 when theCentral Steering Committee on Corruption was founded, he noted, adding thatsince then a number of corruption cases have been brought to trial with manymembers of the Party Central Committee and Politburo sentenced to prison andmillions of USD and billions of VND recovered.
“I say [the fight against corruption] will neither stop nor rest, nomatter who it involves, and there are no restricted areas,” the leader said.
The fight is not about revenge but entirely for humane reasons, hecontinued, quoting a saying of late President Ho Chi Minh about cutting down aninsect-infested branch to save the whole tree. This means punishing severalpeople to warn off and deter others from committing wrongdoings, he said.
The leader also said that the anti-corruption cause is complex andchallenging and cannot be done without courage and honesty.
“Who doesn’t like money?” he asked. “But honour is the most noble thing,as nobody can take money with them when they die.”
Larger, more challenging tasks still lay ahead with greater risks andunpredictable turns, he noted further, vowing that he will do his utmost toaccomplish his mission and that the tasks can be only fulfilled with thesolidarity of the entire Party, people, and military./.
The closing session of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) took place on February 1 morning under the chair of National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
The 13th National Party Congress was a success and concluded two days earlier than scheduled, Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong said at a press briefing on February 1 following the congress’s closure.
The results of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), with Nguyen Phu Trong re-elected as General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee, have made headlines around Asia.
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Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong (standing) speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
