Aside from policies and resolutions, the creation of forums and channels through which OVs can contribute opinions to national development reflects the Party and State's consistent viewpoint that the OV community form an inseparable part of the great national solidarity bloc.
Vietnam is entering a new developmental phase on firmer footing, with heightened stature and greater strategic space, though it must strengthen internal capacity and improve growth quality to weather future uncertainties.
De Lasala said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s official visit to Vietnam in April 2025 - the first by a Spanish prime minister since diplomatic ties were established in 1977 - marked a historic milestone, as leaders of the two countries agreed to work towards upgrading the bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, a goal reinforced by the inaugural meeting of the Joint Committee for Economic, Trade, and Investment Cooperation held in Madrid two months ago.
Dung stressed that freedom of expression is an important value, but it must go hand in hand with responsibility, objectivity and a constructive spirit. Contributed ideas aimed at improving the country deserve appreciation, while extreme, ill-intentioned or hostile views do not reflect the shared aspiration to build and develop the nation.
According to the Cuban diplomat, Vietnam’s drive to reorganise and streamline its political system has played a key role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of governance over the past year.
He said OVs are ready to share professional expertise in education, science and technology, and business governance, and facilitate investment connections and trade promotion. They also help preserve Vietnamese culture and language, promote the country’s image abroad, and support social welfare activities at home.
Assoc. Prof. Le Duc Anh from Tokyo University held that for fast and sustainable development, Vietnam should prioritise science – technology and innovation as the main driver of productivity, focusing on sectors with high spillover effects such as semiconductors, AI, data, new energy and materials, biomedical technology, automation – robotics, and cybersecurity.
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries is gaining momentum, anchored in mutual trust and a shared commitment to regional stability and prosperity.
Vietnam’s projected GDP growth of around 8% in 2025 shows that its economy is on an impressive growth trajectory, driven by multiple reinforcing engines, said Professor Reena Marwah from the University of Delhi, and Secretary-General of the Association of Asia Scholars (AAS).
Contributing feedback to the 14th Congress’s documents is the most practical way for every citizen to join Party efforts to shape a prosperous future for Vietnam. Each comment represents a crystallisation of brainpower, dedication, and civic responsibility, helping to formulate policies aligned with the people’s aspirations and the country’s development needs.
The Venerable mentioned that this was the fourth time Vietnam had hosted the Vesak celebrations, and each time has left a significant impact. He emphasised the meticulous attention to detail, which made this year’s Vesak a standout event, leaving a deep impression on Buddhist monks, nuns and followers, and international delegates.
Vietnam has become an “indispensable partner” in China’s production and trade network across Southeast Asia, said a professor from the Academy of Regional and Global Governance at the Beijing Foreign Studies University.
For Cuba, Vietnam’s cooperation in the field of agriculture is currently the foundation for achieving food security. Vietnam is supporting Cuba in the production of rice, maize, soybeans, and other crops, and Vietnamese companies in the Mariel Special Development Zone are producing essential consumer goods for the Cuban people.
With their tradition of special solidarity, strong political trust, and the shared will of their people, Vietnam and Laos will continue to stand side by side, advance toward prosperity, and further nurture their great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.
Laos always cherishes and deeply values the special solidarity with Vietnam that generations of both countries' people have nurtured, said Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh.
Even minor digital gestures - a Facebook “like”, a “sad” reaction, or a share on YouTube and TikTok, now carry weight, reflecting netizens’ attitude toward the entire Party, people, and army’s unified response to natural disasters that have struck Vietnam.
Since the, the responsibilities of authorities from the central level to the local level in disaster prevention and control have been increasingly defined in a more detailed and stringent manner.
The have commended Vietnam’s timely response, strong direction and well-coordinated rescue operations, considering them clear evidence of the country’s disaster-response capacity, solidarity and commitment to safeguarding its people amid increasingly complex climate-related challenges.
These contributions from the Vietnamese community abroad have reflected their expectations for Vietnam’s next breakthroughs following the 14th National Party Congress, along with their readiness to join hands in the country’s development in the new era.