Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 24 -- President Putin warmly congratulated the CPV on the successfully congress, and congratulated the CPV Central Committee, the Politburo, and General Secretary To Lam personally on being elected to leadership positions for the new term.

The Russian leader described the congress as an important political event that determined the directions, set major goals, and adopted important decisions, tasks, and measures so that Viet Nam can secure fast and sustainable development in the new era and become a high-income developed country by 2045.

He emphasised that General Secretary To Lam's re-election to the post reflects his political prestige and significant contributions to the formulation and implementation of strategi...