General Secretary To Lam attends national conference on breakthroughs in science and technology development

On the morning of January 13, at Dien Hong Hall - National Assembly House, the Party Central Committee Secretariat held a National Conference on breakthroughs in science, technology development, innovation and national digital transformation.

General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, and many other leaders and former leaders of the Party and State will attend the conference. General Secretary To Lam will deliver a speech at the conference.

The conference was connected online from the Dien Hong Hall - National Assembly bridge to 15,345 bridges nationwide with the participation of more than 978,500 delegates.

The Central Steering Committee on Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation is headed by General Secretary To Lam.

At the conference, the Politburo announced the decision to establish the Central Steering Committee on science, technology development, innovation and digital transformation consisting of 19 members, headed by General Secretary To Lam.

The Deputy Heads of the Steering Committee include Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, Head of the Central Economic Commission Tran Luu Quang, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Duc Hai and Head of the Central Inspection Commission and Chief of the Party Central Office Nguyen Duy Ngoc as the Standing Deputy Heads of the Committee.

Party and State leaders and former Party and State leaders attending the Conference - Photo: Pham Thang/Quochoi.vn

The conference aims to assess the implementation of resolutions of the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, and the Secretariat on science and technology development, thoroughly grasp and deploy Resolution No. 57 dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation, creating a breakthrough change in awareness and implementation, contributing to the country's development and prosperity.

At the same time, it is required that the implementation of tasks on science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation be carried out methodically, scientifically, long-term, smoothly and effectively, creating high unity within the Party, consensus among the people and the business community, entrepreneurs and society.

Resolution 57, issued by the Politburo on December 22, 2024, emphasized that the development of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation is a decisive factor in the development of countries; it is a prerequisite and the best opportunity for our country to develop richly and powerfully in the new era - the era of national development.

The Resolution also sets out 7 groups of tasks and solutions, emphasizing raising awareness, making breakthroughs in innovative thinking, determining strong political determination, resolutely leading and directing, creating new momentum and new momentum in the whole society in developing science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation.

Party and State leaders; former Party and State leaders and delegates visit technology booths at the Conference - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac.

The Central Steering Committee on science, technology development, innovation and digital transformation was established, with General Secretary To Lam as its Head.

Establish a National Advisory Council on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation development with the participation of domestic and foreign experts.

Many experts believe that Resolution 57 is a breath of fresh air, illuminating the path forward for the Vietnamese people. Only by embracing high technology and strong digital transformation can Vietnam progress quickly, strongly and steadily to become rich and powerful, holding its head high and standing shoulder to shoulder with other countries in the five continents.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/tong-bi-thu-to-lam-du-hoi-nghi-toan-quoc-ve-dot-pha-phat-trien-khoa-hoc-cong-nghe-192250113085028257.htm