The 8th Congress of Vietnam Civil Service Association was a great success, opening a new term of development
After two days of urgent, democratic and responsible work, the 8th National Congress of the Vietnam Veterans Association, term 2026-2031, completed the entire proposed program content, opening a new path of development with the goal of continuing to promote the qualities of "Uncle Ho's Soldiers", building a clean and strong Association organization, and excellently completing assigned tasks.
Context and meaning of the Congress
The 8th National Congress of the Vietnam Veterans Association was held in the context of the country's efforts to successfully implement socio-economic development goals, build and firmly defend the socialist Vietnamese Fatherland.
This event has a particularly important meaning, marking a new development step of the Vietnam Veterans Association, focusing the intellectual power and enthusiasm of veterans across the country, continuing to promote the glorious traditions of the Vietnamese people's army.
Main content of the Congress
During two working days, the Congress heard and discussed many important reports, including:
- Report summarizing the work of the Vietnam Veterans Association for the 2021-2026 term
- Inspection and supervision report of the Presidium of the Vietnam Veterans Association
- Financial report for the 2021-2026 term and financial directions and tasks for the 2026-2031 term
- Report on the results of the congress of veterans at all levels and directions and tasks for the 2026-2031 term
- Directions and key tasks of the Vietnam Veterans Association for the 2026-2031 term
Results and decisions of the Congress
The Congress elected the Central Executive Committee of the Vietnam Veterans Association for the 2026-2031 term including 165 members. At the same time, the Congress elected the Association's Presidium consisting of 17 comrades, in which comrade Nguyen Van Dinh was elected to hold the position of President of the Association.
The Congress passed important resolutions, focusing on the following key tasks:
| No | Central mission | Implementation solution |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strengthen the building and rectification of the Party and the political system | Focus on building a clean and strong Association organization, improving leadership capacity and fighting strength |
| 2 | Promote the role of social supervision and criticism | Strengthen supervision of the implementation of policies and laws on veterans |
| 3 | Participate in building a strong Party and government | |
| 4 | Take care of members' lives | Ensure regimes and policies for veterans, promptly resolve arising problems |
| 5 | Fighting to protect the Fatherland | Strengthen propaganda and education about patriotic traditions and national pride |
Instructional statements from Party and State leaders
At the Congress, there were important guiding statements from Party and State leaders, which emphasized:
- Focus on building a strong Veterans Association in politics, ideology, organization and ethics
- Enhance care for the material and spiritual lives of members
- Promoting the core role of veterans in the work of the party, government and socio-political organizations
- Promote the patriotic emulation movement and promote the strength of great national unity
Deploying tasks in the new term
For the 2026-2031 term, the Vietnam Veterans Association identifies the following key tasks:
- Strengthen building a clean and strong Party and political system
- Promote propaganda, political and ideological education, and patriotic traditions
- Focus on taking care of the material and spiritual lives of members
- Strengthen monitoring and social criticism activities
- Promote the role of participating in building the Party, government, and socio-economic development
- Strengthen foreign affairs activities and international cooperation
Conclude
The 8th national congress of the Vietnam Veterans Association was a great success, affirming the strength and solidarity of the Vietnam veteran community. With the spirit of "Uncle Ho's soldiers", veterans continue to promote their glorious tradition, worthy of being the core force in the work of building and protecting the socialist Fatherland of Vietnam.
In the new term with clear strategic directions, the Vietnam Veterans Association will certainly continue to promote its important role, making an important contribution to the sustainable development of the country.