Party General Secretary To Lam has reaffirmed the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) as the loyal and steadfast pillar of the Party, the State, and the people, an unshakable force at the heart of national defense.
In his closing remarks at the 12th Congress of the VPA’s Party Organization for the 2025-2030 term, held on October 1-3, he stressed that the resolutions adopted provide a clear roadmap for shaping a clean and strong Party organization within the army, while building a revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern force.

Party General Secretary To Lam, who is Secretary of the Central Military Commission, delivers remarks at the congress.
The congress, which concluded after four days of deliberation, was hailed as a milestone opening a new chapter in the modernization of the military.
Delegates reached broad consensus on draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, recognizing their strategic vision and relevance in both domestic and international contexts.
The congress also adopted a resolution for the 2025-2030 tenure, advancing the target of building a modern army sooner than planned, and identifying key objectives, breakthroughs, and tasks for defense and organizational reform.
General Secretary To Lam praised the VPA’s achievements in science, technology, and the defense industry, particularly in the research and production of modern equipment.

State President Luong Cuong, General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defence, and General Trinh Van Quyet, Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the VPA, visit exhibition booths on the sidelines of the congress.
He underscored that these successes reflect the unity and determination across the armed forces.
He urged all officers, soldiers, and units to enhance quality, strengthen combat readiness, and join the Party and people in defending the nation and building socialism.
General Secretary To Lam also called on Party committees and commanders at all levels to take responsibility in leading and spreading the congress’ outcomes across the armed forces.
Translated by DO HUONG
VNQD