14th National Party Congress opens in Ha Noi

On January 20 morning, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam officially opened at the National Convention Centre in Ha Noi.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 08:57

President Luong Cuong delivers the opening speech at the 14th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA)

President Luong Cuong delivers the opening speech at the 14th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA)

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, on behalf of the Presidium, announes the purpose of the Congress and introduce the delegates and guests. (Photo: VNA)

Member of the Party Central Committee and Chief of the Central Party Office Pham Gia Tuc, who is also Head of the Secretariat of the Congress, announces the results of the election of the Presidium and the Secretariat at the preparatory meeting. (Photo: VNA)

Delegates attend the 14th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA)

Delegates attend the 14th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA)

Delegates attend the 14th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA)

Delegates attend the 14th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA)

Delegates attend the 14th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA)

Delegates attend the 14th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA)

International delegates attend the opening session of the 14th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA)

International delegates attend the opening session of the 14th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA)

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14th National Party Congress Ha Noi delegates opening session

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