On January 23, General Secretary To Lam chaired the opening session of the 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, highlighting key issues for discussion, including restructuring the Central Inspection Commission, appointing new Politburo and Secretariat members, and streamlining the political system.

Key reforms to political structure

The Politburo and Secretariat have proposed comprehensive measures to reorganize the political system under the guiding principles of “step-by-step implementation with precision, neither hasty nor complacent.”

General Secretary To Lam emphasized the importance of following Party rules and principles while ensuring scientific and practical approaches. He noted the progress made in summarizing Resolution 18, which focuses on reforming and streamlining the political apparatus for greater efficiency.

Over the past two months, the Politburo and Secretariat have issued 21 decisions, while the Central Steering Committee for Resolution 18 has released 39 directives to guide these efforts. Key ministries, including the government, National Assembly, and socio-political organizations, have actively reviewed and redefined their roles and responsibilities to align with the reforms.

Local governments have also contributed by proposing plans to consolidate and merge overlapping agencies.

The General Secretary remarked that these efforts have received widespread support within the Party and among the public, reflecting consensus on the need for change.

Key proposals

The Politburo is set to present the following proposals to the Central Committee:

Restructuring the Central Inspection Commission: Streamlining its organization to enhance its oversight capacity and efficiency.

Appointing new Politburo and Secretariat members: Introducing reforms to strengthen the leadership framework.

Eliminating intermediate levels in government: Proposals include not organizing district-level police forces within the People's Public Security system to reduce redundancy.

GDP growth targets: Increasing the GDP growth target for 2025 to over 8% and setting double-digit growth goals for 2026–2030.

Assessing leadership performance: Reviewing the performance of the Politburo and Secretariat in 2024.

Enhancing oversight: Evaluating the 2024 inspection and monitoring efforts and finalizing the 2025 inspection program.

General Secretary To Lam stressed that the overarching goal of these measures is to enhance the Party’s leadership capacity and ensure the effectiveness of the political system.

He called for open and honest contributions from Central Committee members, emphasizing the importance of drawing from real-life governance experience to refine and implement these reforms.

The reforms are also part of preparations for the Party’s 14th National Congress, aimed at creating a solid foundation for the next phase of Vietnam’s development in a rapidly changing global landscape.

The General Secretary reiterated the Party’s commitment to achieving sustainable economic growth while maintaining social equity, fostering inclusivity, and promoting effective governance.

With a focus on streamlining organizational structures, optimizing personnel, and enhancing operational efficiency, these efforts are expected to position Vietnam for accelerated development in the coming years.

Thu Hang