Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 20 -- State President Luong Cuong delivers the opening remarks a the 14th National Party Congress, Ha Noi, January 20, 2025 - Photo: VNA

The following is a translation of the remarks:

OPENING REMARKS OF THE 14TH NATIONAL PARTY CONGRESS

Distinguished members of the Presidium of the Congress!

Distinguished delegates, guests and all members of the Congress!

Today, in Ha Noi - the capital city of thousand-year-old culture and heroism, a city for peace, the heart of the nation, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam solemnly opens. On behalf of the Presidium of the Congress and the 13th Party Central Committee, I warmly welcome 1,586 delegates, representing over 5 million Party members nationwide...