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| Ribbon-cutting Ceremony to inaugurate the Press Center for the Party’s 14th National Congress. Photo: Duy Linh |
This was one of the opening events in the series of major activities at the Party’s 14th National Congress.
Attending the inauguration ceremony were Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu; Politburo member, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council Nguyen Xuan Thang; Party Central Committee Secretary and Head of the Central Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization Trinh Van Quyet; Party Central Committee Secretary and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung; Party Central Committee member, Standing Deputy, Head of the Central Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization and Director of the Press Center for the Party’s 14th National Congress Lai Xuan Mon; … along with members of the Party Central Committee and representatives of leaders of central ministries, agencies, sectors, and localities.
Following Conclusion No. 1 dated April 3rd, 2024 by the Subcommittee for Organizing Services for the Party’s 14th National Congress regarding the assignment of tasks for organizing and supporting the Congress, the Central Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization proactively carried out related work to establish the Press Center.
In recent times, preparations for organizing and operating the Press Center have been implemented in a scientific, systematic, and thorough manner through close coordination among relevant agencies. The Press Center’s facilities, technical infrastructure, and service conditions are fully equipped, including high-speed Internet, more than 150 laptops and desktop computers, 10 printers, 2 fax machines, and 10 large television screens, creating the best possible conditions for journalistic activities and reporting on the Congress.
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| Leaders chairing the international press conference. Photo: Duy Linh |
As of now, 597 journalists and technicians from 113 domestic media agencies (compared to 498 domestic journalists at the 13th National Congress) and 79 journalists and press assistants from 43 foreign news agencies, along with overseas Vietnamese journalists and journalists from political parties and governing parties (compared to 66 international journalists at the 13th National Congress), have registered to cover the Congress.
Party Central Committee member and Standing Deputy Head of the Central Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization Lai Xuan Mon stated that media information and communication about the Party’s 14th National Congress have been comprehensively and widely implemented, creating strong and positive impact throughout society regarding the Congress, which is described as a historic and pivotal event for the country. The press has focused on highlighting achievements from the 13th Congress term; the country’s accomplishments after 40 years of Reform (Doi Moi); and promoting seven Politburo resolutions reflecting innovative thinking and breakthrough visions for national development. It has also emphasized positive assessments from the international community and global media about Vietnam’s strong development under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam over the past 40 years, especially during the 13th Congress term, and reflected the joyful, enthusiastic atmosphere among officials, Party members, and all social groups regarding this major political event of the nation.
Immediately after the Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for the Press Center of the Party’s 14th National Congress, an international press conference on the Party’s 14th National Congress took place. The conference chairs provided information and answered questions from domestic and international journalists on various topics related to the 14th National Congress, such as its political significance and key importance, fundamental new points in thinking, vision, and strategic orientation compared to previous Congresses, the core and important contents of the draft documents to be submitted to the Congress, the working regulations and personnel matters of the Congress, and conditions for journalists working at the Press Center of the Party’s 14th National Congress.
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| Politburo member and Permanent Member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu speaking at the press conference. Photo: Duy Linh |
Speaking at the press conference, Politburo member and Permanent Member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu expressed recognition and high appreciation for the dedication and responsibility of journalists from domestic and international press agencies in providing information and communication about the Party’s 14th National Congress. He also emphasized that information and communication practices regarding the Party’s 14th National Congress had been conducted early on, with specific plans, in the spirit of openness, transparency, democracy, and objectivity, accurately reflecting the Party’s determination and the aspirations of officials, Party members, and the people. This created highlights and strong impressions, helped reinforce trust among officials, Party members, and the people in the Congress, and strengthened unity within the Party and consensus throughout society.
The Permanent Member of the Secretariat requested that the Press Center for the Party’s 14th National Congress create the most favorable conditions in terms of infrastructure, technology, information, and operational coordination so that domestic and international journalists can carry out effective communication activities and generate strong public awareness and impact regarding the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Before the Inauguration Ceremony and the international press conference on the Party’s 14th National Congress, Party and State leaders, as well as many delegates visited the exhibition “From Congress to Congress”; the book and newspaper display area; the photo exhibition “Under the Party’s Flag, the Country Enters a New Era”; and a special release ceremony for a set of postage stamps celebrating the Party’s 14th National Congress.