Expressing confidence in the city’s tradition of dynamism, creativity, and solidarity, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said Ho Chi Minh City will continue to innovate, make breakthroughs, and successfully fulfil its goals, maintaining its role as the country’s economic locomotive and a leading growth pole in the region.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam expressed deep respect for the former leaders' contributions to the Party’s revolutionary cause and the country’s development.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam affirmed that the Party and State consistently regard the working class as a highly important force in the cause of national construction and defence.

General Secretary and President Lam and the delegates observed a moment of silence in tribute to fallen heroes who fought and sacrificed for the nation’s independence and freedom.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam chaired a conference in Ha Noi on April 13 to announce the Politburo’s decisions on personnel appointments.

The upcoming state visit to China by Party Secretary General and State President To Lam from April 14 – 17 holds particular significance for the development of relations between the two Parties, and between the two countries, according to a Chinese scholar.