Hanoi, (VNA) – Party GeneralSecretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong has granted an interview to theVietnam News Agency on the occasion of thꦬe Lunar New Year – 2021.

The top leader expressed his joy at thesuccess of the 13th National Party Congress, which has defined theorientation and tasks for national development in the next five years, goals to2030 (when the Party marks its centenary anniversary) and a vision to 2045(when the country celebrates its 100th founding anniversary. The congress also elected a new Party CentralCommittee with members representing the entire Party in qualification,capacity, prestige and the will to take the country into a new phase ofdevelopment, he said. The Party leader stressed that the result ofthe congress reflects a high consensus and the crystalisation of the wisdom,dedication, responsibility and will of the entire Party, people and armedforces with a resolve to achieve stronger development in the next period. According to him, the atmosphere at thecongress demonstrated the spirit of democracy, discipline, solidarity andrenewal. Trong said the congress’s success is firstlyattributable to a meticulous preparation process and detailed plans thatcombined skillfully theory and reality, firmness and renewal, inheritance anddevelopment on the basis of widespread democracy. The success also inherits the outcomes ofprevious tenures on the firm foundation of the outstanding achievements of the12th tenure and historical accomplishments of the 35-year Doi Moi(renewal) cause, the Party and State leader said, emphasizing that Vietnam hasnever had such a great fortune, potential, and international stature andprestige like it has at present. “Policiesand decisions made at the 13th Congress inherit and develop thesound guidelines of leadership of the Party through tenures, which suit thespecific situation in Vietnam in the new period, create a firm foundation forthe country to develop faster and more sustainable towards the goal of becominga developed country with modern industry by the 100th anniversary ofthe Party (2030) and a high-income developed country by the 100th anniversary of the country (2045),” he said.    The Party General Secretary stated that in its history of more than 90years, the Party has always paid attention to Party building and rectificationwork, considering this the “key” task and the decisive factor for every successof the cause of national construction and defence.  He noted that personnel work is the “key of the key”, saying that “wemust focus on building a contingent of cadres, especially those at strategiclevel, who have sufficient qualification, capability, prestige on a par withtheir mission, and uphold the responsibility of setting example of cadres andParty members.” In the new period of the revolution, the situation is increasinglycomplicated and the tasks become heavier, it is a must to build a contingent ofcadres who have both virtue and talent, with virtue being the basis, Trong said.

He went on to say that corruption prevention andcontrol is one of the extremely important tasks in Party building andrectification work, adding that during the past term, the anti-corruption workhas made strong progress, earning approval and appreciation of officials, Partymembers and people.

“However, this is a fierce and complex fightwhich does not allow subjectivity, complacency and✱ hesitation,” he said, stressingthe need to continue to press ahead with🎐 the work in a synchronous, drastic,regular and continuous manner with higher resolve and better efficiency.

With a high political determination, and the active andsynchronous engagement of the whole political system and society, theanti-corruption work in the new term is sure to make stronger, more drastic andmore efficient progress, the leader said.

He affirmed that corruption will surely be stoppedand driven back, contributing to building a more transparent and stronger Partyand State which meet the requi𝔍rements of the revolutionary cause and people’str🐷ust.

The Party leader made clear that thecornerstone guiding ideology for the entire Party, people and army is to staysteadfast with and apply and develop Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh thoughts;remain steadfast with the goal of national independence and socialism, and inParty building principles; and ensure the highest national interests on thebasis of basic principles of international law, equality and win-wincooperation in order to build and firmly safeguard the country.

“This is a matter of principle which is of vitalsignifi💞cance to the country’s regime and is the firm foundation of the𝄹 Partythat no one is allowed to sway from,” he said.

The Party and State leader went on to say thatin the country’s development strategy, the Party has defined the task ofcontinuing to step up the renewal cause in a comprehensive and synchronousmanner.

Every policy must really base on the wish,legitimate rights and interests of the people, take the people’s happiness andsufficiency as the goal, rely on the people to build the 🍬Party, tighten theclose bonds between the Party and people, strengthen and enhance people’s trustin the Party, State and the socialist regime, he said.

The Party GeneralSecretary described the 13th tenure as an important milestone and turningpoint which serves as a prerequisite for the next terms to successfully realizethe country’s strategic development goals to 2030, with a vision to 2045.

To that end, the 13th National Party Congressput forth 12 strategic orientations for national development, with the newhighlights including developing human comprehensively, building an advancedVietnamese culture imbued with national identity; creating a breakthrough infundamental and comprehensive reform of education and training, developinghigh-quality human resources, and attracting and well using talents.

The Congress defined that the important drivingforce and resources of national development are to strongly inspire patriotism,the will of national self-✃reliance, the strength of great national solidarityand the will and determination to build a prosperous and happy country, Trongsaid.

He noted the need to utilizethe combined strength of the entire political system and the Vietnamese cultureand people, make the best use of internal resources and mobilise externalresources, of which internal resources, particularly human resources, are themost important.

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet)festival, the top leader extended wishes of good health and happiness to allpeople and soldiers nationwide.

He expressed a belief that with correct orientations, the strength of thenational unity bloc, the strong will to rise and high political resolve, theentire Party, people and army of Vietnam will create new development miraclestowards 🧸the goal of rich people, a strong country and a democratic, equitableand civilized society, firmly advancing to socialism and successfully realizingthe wish of the great President Ho Chi Minh and the aspiration of the entirenation./.