London, Feb. 3 -- Kyril Whittaker, a scholar from the UK, has underscored the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)'s strategic leadership and adaptability amid global changes, noting that each Party Congress opens a new phase of progress for the country.

In a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondent in the UK on the occasion of the 96th founding anniversary of the CPV (February 3, 1930-2026), Whittaker highlighted Vietnam's notable achievements in foreign affairs, governance, and development, saying that from improving literacy rates and environmental protection to agricultural policy, housing, and national defence, Vietnam has made significant strides through each Party Congress.

Since the liberation of the south...