The birth of the Communist Party of Vietnam in 1930 was an important historical turning point of the Vietnamese revolution. The practice of the past 90 years has proven that the correct leadership of the Party is the leading factor deciding all victories of our country's revolution.
On the development path of the Vietnamese revolution, the Party has constantly overcome all difficulties and challenges; made decisions of turning point significance, in line with reality, meeting historical requirements.
The Party led the entire people to fight for power, fight for national liberation and unification, carry out socialist revolution throughout the country, and successfully carry out the cause of national renewal.
Leading the August Revolution of 1945 to success and protecting the young people's democratic government
At the age of 15, with 5,000 party members, within just 15 days at the end of August 1945, the Party led the entire nation to make the great August Revolution of 1945, overthrowing French colonialism, Japanese fascism and feudal domination, establishing the first people's democratic state in Southeast Asia.
On August 19, 1945, after a rally at the Opera House Square, the people of the capital occupied the Bac Bo Palace, the headquarters of the French puppet government in the North. The August Revolution was a historical lesson, opening a new era in Vietnam, the era of the Vietnamese people being masters of the country and their own destiny. (Photo: VNA archive)
On September 2, 1945, at the historic Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh, on behalf of the provisional government, solemnly read the Declaration of Independence, declaring to the nation and the world: The Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) was born. From here, Vietnam entered a new era: the era of independence, freedom and socialism. This is one of the greatest events in the Vietnamese revolutionary career.
President Ho Chi Minh affirmed: "Not only can the working class and the Vietnamese people be proud, but the working class and oppressed peoples elsewhere can also be proud that: This is the first time in the revolutionary history of colonial peoples that a Party only 15 years old has successfully led the revolution and taken power nationwide."
President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
And in a precarious situation with the mounting difficulties of a young government, the Party and President Ho Chi Minh firmly steered the country, seizing the opportunity to maintain peace, recuperate the people, and prepare forces for a long and arduous fight.
Led two long-term resistance wars and won great victories.
During the nine-year long resistance war against the French colonialists, the Party and President Ho Chi Minh led the entire people and army from one victory to another.
The Dien Bien Phu victory, "famous in five continents and shaking the world", is the most convincing proof of the wise leadership of the Party and Uncle Ho, of the invincible strength of the people, and of the great national unity aroused and organized by the Party.
On May 7, 1954, the entire enemy stronghold in Dien Bien Phu was destroyed. The “Determined to Fight, Determined to Win” flag of the Vietnam People’s Army flew over the roof of General De Castries’ bunker, ending the glorious, arduous, and sacrificial resistance war against the French that lasted for 9 years. (Photo: Trieu Dai/VNA)
The victory of Dien Bien Phu was also the final decisive blow, ending the fate of old colonialism, a breakthrough that opened up opportunities and encouraged oppressed peoples around the world to rise up and fight for liberation and self-salvation.
But it seems that the history of humanity in the second half of the 20th century has chosen the Vietnamese people as the fulcrum for testing human conscience, as the pioneer soldiers in the fight against evil and imperialism. The sacrifices and hardships of nine years of protracted resistance have only brought peace to half of the country, the southern half of our country is still under the domination of American imperialism. Under the leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, our people have entered a new period, simultaneously carrying out two strategic tasks: building socialism in the North and fighting to liberate the South.
Implementing the strategic guiding ideology of the Politburo: "Speed, boldness, surprise, sure victory," our five powerful main forces launched a general offensive on Saigon, along with the coordination of local armed forces and the strong uprising movement of the masses. We crushed the enemy's resistance, forcing the Saigon government cabinet to declare unconditional surrender.
Liberation Army tanks occupy the Independence Palace at noon on April 30, 1975, marking the end of the resistance war against the US, saving the country, completely liberating the South, and reunifying the country. (Photo: Tran Mai Huong/VNA)
At exactly 11:30 a.m. on April 30, 1975, the flag of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam flew over the roof of the Independence Palace, the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign ended in victory. The advice of beloved Uncle Ho before he passed away, “We must be determined to fight the American invaders until complete victory,” was fully carried out by our army and people.
The historic victory of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign in the Spring of 1975 wrote one of the most brilliant pages of the nation's history, driving all invaders out of the country.
This is a victory of the bravery, sacrifice, intelligence, patriotism, and solidarity of the nation, aroused, organized, and trained by the Party and Uncle Ho into an invincible force. This is also a victory of the trend of the times, of the solidarity and assistance of fraternal countries, and of peace-loving forces around the world.
It can be affirmed that "in the long march to gain independence and freedom for the nation, the Party is always present everywhere and at all times. The Party takes the lead in fighting. The Party rushes into difficult places. The Party is attached to the People through what the Party has done for the cause of national liberation."
Extremely great achievements in building and defending the Fatherland, building a socialist rule of law state
After the country was unified, amid countless difficulties, the Party led the people to both restore the economy and conduct two wars against invaders at both ends of the border, protecting the country's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Under the leadership of the Party, the people of the whole country have both promoted the construction of infrastructure and sought to resolve difficulties, overcome economic and social stagnation and crisis, and gradually planned a path of innovation.
In 1986, the Party proposed a policy of innovation, opening an important turning point in the cause of building socialism in Vietnam.
After nearly 40 years of implementing the Party's renovation policy, our country has achieved great and historic achievements in all areas of life. Our country has escaped underdevelopment and become a middle-income developing country. Per capita income will reach over 4,000 USD in 2022.
Goods imported and exported through Hai Phong port. (Photo: An Dang/VNA)
In particular, in 2022, the national GDP growth will reach 8.02%, the highest in the 2011-2022 period. In 2023, Vietnam will continue to be a bright spot in the global economy, basically achieving the overall goals set out in all fields; recognized by many prestigious international organizations. The growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the whole year will reach 5.05%. Vietnam is currently one of the world's leading rice exporters. The value of Vietnam's national brand will reach 431 billion USD, up 1 place to 32/100 strong national brands in the world. Vietnam's economy is strongly integrated with the region and the world.
To date, Vietnam has established official diplomatic relations with all 35 American countries and 193 countries and territories, including 6 Comprehensive Strategic Partners, 12 Strategic Partners and 12 Comprehensive Partners.
On the afternoon of December 12, 2023, at the Party Central Committee Headquarters, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong held talks with General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping on a State visit to Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)
The National Assembly has relations with the parliaments of more than 140 countries. The Fatherland Front, unions and people's organizations have also carried out practical foreign relations with 1,200 people's organizations and foreign partners.
Vietnam currently has trade relations with more than 200 countries and territories, and has signed bilateral trade agreements with more than 100 countries, including many new generation agreements. Foreign relations are increasingly expanding and deepening; Vietnam's position and prestige in the international arena are enhanced.
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong presides over the welcoming ceremony for US President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on a state visit to Vietnam (September 11, 2023). (Photo: Tri Dung/VNA)
On the multilateral level, with its new position and strength, Vietnam is an active and responsible member of more than 70 important international organizations and forums such as the United Nations, ASEAN, APEC, ASEM, WTO...
Vietnam has also successfully organized many major international conferences and fulfilled many important international responsibilities as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, rotating ASEAN Chair, host of the ASEM Summit, APEC Summit, World Economic Forum on ASEAN...
Vietnam has sent hundreds of officers and soldiers to participate in United Nations peacekeeping missions, demonstrating the image of a friendly, peace-loving, humane Vietnam, ready to join hands to solve problems facing the international community.
A delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security conducts rescue operations at a building in the city of Adiyaman, southeastern Türkiye. (Photo: VNA)
In recent years, the Party has continued to innovate and renew itself to better fulfill the requirements and tasks in the new revolutionary period. The Party has focused on Party building, considering Party building a key task. Since then, the leadership capacity and fighting strength of the Party organization have been gradually improved. The spirit of self-criticism and criticism of cadres and Party members has improved; the prevention and fight against corruption and negativity have been carried out resolutely, continuously, without rest, without forbidden areas, without exceptions; the fight against erroneous and hostile viewpoints, handling of negativity and violations, practicing thrift, and the fight against "self-evolution" and "self-transformation" within the Party have clearly changed.
It can be affirmed that the victory of the “Doi Moi” process once again demonstrates the hidden cultural strength of the nation, the talent and intelligence of the Vietnamese people. Moreover, it is a strong testament to the correctness of the socialist revolutionary path that the Party and Uncle Ho have chosen, and to the role and wise leadership capacity of the Communist Party of Vietnam in building the country, defending the Fatherland and developing the economy.
Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: Hoang Anh Tuan/VNA).
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