What foreign diplomats expect from Việt Nam’s pivotal 14th National Party Congress

Việt Nam News talks to the ambassadors of Cuba, the EU and Canada in Việt Nam about their expectations for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (taking place in Hà Nội during January 19-25), the pivotal meaning of this political event for Việt Nam's future development, and what it might mean for bilateral relations.

14th National Party Congress secures full confidence from Vietnamese abroad

Nguyễn Hữu Động, an election expert of the United Nations (UN) and President of the Vietnamese Association in Mexico, said the 14th National Party Congress is not merely a routine political event but “a moment of strategic choice,” where decisions made will shape Việt Nam’s development trajectory for at least the next decade.

Environmental protection placed at the heart of Việt Nam’s development strategy

Commenting on the draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress, Vice Chairman of the Việt Nam Association for the Conservation of Nature and Environment Trần Văn Miều noted that the approach taken in the draft clearly emphasises sustainable development based on harmony among economic, social and environmental factors.

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