Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 7 -- General Secretary To Lam delivers a speech at the grand ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Viet Nam's first General Election (January 6, 1946-2026), Ha Noi, January 6, 2025 - Photo: VGP/Nhat bac

The event, held in Ha Noi, brought together the country's top leadership, including Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, former Party and State leaders, former NA Chairpersons, and representatives of foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations.

In his keynote speech, General Secretary To Lam described the 1946 general election as both a historic turning point and a moment to reflect on the development of Viet Nam's revolutionary democracy.

He...