General Secretary: 3 very important key tasks of the country

On the morning of April 9, in Hanoi, General Secretary To Lam, Secretary of the Central Military Commission, attended a meeting with representatives of veterans, former youth volunteers, and militiamen who participated in the resistance war against the US to save the country, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

General Secretary To Lam speaks at the meeting

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Highest level of preferential allowance for meritorious people

Speaking at the meeting, General Secretary To Lam expressed his emotion when being honored for the great contributions of the people, armed forces, and historical witnesses to the Party's revolutionary cause and the cause of national reunification.

The General Secretary affirmed that the war has long since ended, but the noble qualities of "Uncle Ho's soldiers", of the youth volunteers and militiamen of the past still shine in today's life.

The General Secretary pointed out that the Vietnamese people have a tradition of drinking water, remembering its source, being grateful and showing gratitude to previous generations. In every revolutionary period, no matter how difficult, the Party and State always attach importance to and implement the best possible social policies for those who have rendered service to the country, those who have contributed and sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

Over the years, the work of "repaying gratitude" has always been one of the top political tasks. The system of preferential legal policies for people with meritorious services has been constantly improved, becoming more and more synchronous, humane and practical, from policies such as subsidies, 100% health insurance, housing support, free medical examination and treatment, to vocational training programs, preferential loans, job creation, and care for children of people with meritorious services.

In particular, in Resolution No. 42 dated November 24, 2023, the Party Central Committee set a goal: by 2030, 100% of meritorious people and their families will have a fairly good standard of living or higher, and will receive comprehensive care in terms of material and spiritual aspects. Preferential subsidies will also continue to be adjusted to the highest level in the social policy system. Hundreds of thousands of gratitude houses have been, are being, and will continue to be built across the country.

The General Secretary emphasized that the most sincere gratitude lies not only in policy, but also in the awareness and actions of today's generation. Those who are fortunate enough to live in peace and development have the responsibility to continue, preserve and promote the revolutionary tradition, passing on the torch to future generations.

General Secretary To Lam and delegates at the meeting

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People should not be left in poverty.

The General Secretary said that 2025 is of special significance, as it is the year to accelerate the successful implementation of the Resolution of the 13th National Congress, organize Party congresses at all levels, and prepare for the 14th National Party Congress. The aspiration and vision for developing a prosperous and happy country requires the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army to firmly believe in the Party's guidelines and the nation's goals, be confident in the strength of Vietnamese culture and people, make great efforts, have high determination, and have a resilient spirit.

The General Secretary stated that the country is facing three very important core tasks: first, firmly protecting the stable and peaceful Vietnamese Fatherland.

Second, develop the country to achieve the set goals by 2030, by 2045 - 100 years of Vietnam's independence - to become a developed and high-income country.

Third, improve all aspects of people's lives, realize Uncle Ho's wishes that everyone be prosperous, happy, and have access to education.

According to the General Secretary, all Vietnamese people must have the responsibility to protect the Fatherland of peace, stability and solidarity. Everyone must work and produce, be creative, and create more wealth and material for the country, so that the country can develop and stand shoulder to shoulder with the world powers. The Party and the State must ensure a prosperous, happy, equal and free life for all people, and must not let people suffer from hunger and poverty. Everyone must have access to health care, education and the fruits of the revolution of an independent and free country.

The General Secretary emphasized that in the context of the international and domestic situation forecast to continue to develop in a complex and unpredictable manner, with opportunities and challenges intertwined, aspirations and noble goals along with those requirements pose important tasks for the entire Party, the entire people and the entire army in general and cadres, members of the veteran association and former youth volunteers, militia and self-defense forces in particular to continue to accompany the Party and State, the nation and people, overcome all challenges and difficulties, and achieve even greater achievements.