The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is widely viewed as a historic event, marking a significant turning point in the country’s development process and the continued advancement of its renewal cause.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has sufficient conditions, potential, policy space and confidence to achieve economic growth of 10% or higher in the coming period, according to Nguyen Anh Tuan, deputy head of the Central Policy and Strategy Commission.

VOV.VN - After 40 years of reform, Vietnam has made a remarkable leap in its international standing, transforming from a closed economy into a key link in regional and global supply chains, according to Xu Ningning, Chairman of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Industry Cooperation Committee.

Vietnam’s strong and wide-ranging achievements across economy, society, foreign affairs, science and technology, and people’s living standards provide a solid foundation as the country embarks on its 2026–2030 development period, according to Dr Kyra Núñez de León from Mexico.

Entering a period of peace and development, Vietnam continues to inspire many countries through its distinctive development path, according to Benjamin Pestieau, Deputy General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Belgium (PTB).

The 14th National Party Congress has drawn strong attention from the international community, providing an important opportunity to showcase Vietnam’s development achievements and spread its image as a peaceful, dynamic and hospitable country to the world, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang.

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) will play the most crucial role in building peace, as peace is the foundation for prosperity, Director-General of the International Bureau of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Yamaguchi Tsuyoshi has said.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is expected to mark a turning point and serve as a launch pad for Vietnam’s path towards becoming a middle-ranking power, according to Dr. Ruvislei González Saez, a senior researcher at the Cuban Centre for International Policy Research (CIPI).

VOV.VN - On January 19 and 20, Chinese media outlets carried updates on the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, describing it as one of the world’s notable events of the week.

Secretary-General of the Communist Party of Switzerland (CPS) Massimiliano Ay expected the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) to consolidate its position on the international stage, noting that the Party’s experience is rich and deserves wider recognition from the West.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is not only a major political and social event for Vietnam, but also a clear demonstration that the Vietnamese people, under the leadership of the CPV, are determining for themselves the nation’s destiny and development priorities.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on January 19 received non-resident foreign ambassadors who are in Vietnam to attend the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).

VOV.VN - As the Communist Party of Vietnam is holding its 14th congress, diplomats and scholars in Laos and Cambodia have voiced strong expectations that the event will open a new development phase for Vietnam while generating positive momentum for regional cooperation based on peace, stability and sustainable growth.

VOV.VN - The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is a politically significant event not only for the country’s future development but also for the wider region, drawing close attention from international observers, including scholars across Southeast Asia.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is advancing a strategy of comprehensive diplomacy grounded in national strength, positioning foreign affairs as a central pillar of peace, development and international engagement amid growing global uncertainty.

VOV.VN - Foreign affairs, alongside national defence and security, has been identified as a core and regular task of strategic importance for Vietnam in the new development phase, reflecting both evolving global conditions and the country’s long-term national interests.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on January 19 met with a delegation of foreign journalists from newspapers of communist parties, political parties, media outlets of the overseas Vietnamese community, and international news agencies who have come to Vietnam to cover the 14th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - The opening day of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has drawn extensive coverage from international media, with major news agencies highlighting the significance of the event, its agenda and expectations for Vietnam’s future development.

Vietnam’s increasingly active, responsible and reputable role in multilateral mechanisms has been widely acknowledged by international organisations.

Vietnam has a stable political system, and that is one of the major strengths of this Southeast Asian nation, said Andrew Goledzinowski, former Australian Ambassador to Vietnam from 2022 to 2024, in an interview with a Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondent in Australia.

VOV.VN - According to Dr. Anatoly Sokolov, a researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vietnam in recent years, particularly since the second half of 2024, has demonstrated clear and tangible transformations in both development thinking and practical action under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The draft documents submitted to the 14th National Party Congress Vietnam propose elevating foreign affairs and international integration to the same level as national defence and security, defining them as a “core and regular task” — a move widely seen as a breakthrough in the Party’s strategic thinking.

The Agreement under the UNCLOS on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (or High Seas Treaty), which took effect on January 17, opens up unprecedented opportunities for Vietnam to advance sustainable growth of its marine economy.

Vietnamese and Chinese leaders have exchanged congratulatory messages to mark the 76th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (January 18, 1950 - 2026), reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral ties.

VOV.VN - On January 17, at Abu Sitta Presidential Palace in Tripoli, Vietnam’s Ambassador to Egypt and concurrently to the State of Libya Nguyen Nam Duong presented his credentials from State President Luong Cuong to Chairman of Libya’s Presidential Council Muhammad Al-Menfi, formally assuming his role as non-resident

VOV.VN - As the 2026-2030 period begins, Vietnam faces a critical question: how to translate political achievements into concrete, sustainable economic and diplomatic value with real international impact.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico and concurrently accredited to Guatemala Nguyen Van Hai formally presented his Letters of Credence from State President Luong Cuong to Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo on January 16 (local time), reaffirming Vietnam’s desire to further promote its traditional friendship with the Central American country.

Vietnam has recorded significant achievements over years, particularly in industrialisation, economic growth and social welfare, bringing tangible benefits to its people, Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Juan Carlos Fernández Juárez has said.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi People’s Committee on January 16 presented the title of Honorary Citizen of the Capital to Saadi Salama, Ambassador of the State of Palestine and head of the foreign diplomatic corps in Vietnam.

Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu has written an article ahead of the 14th National Party Congress, affirming that diplomacy has laid a solid foundation for Vietnam’s entry into a new era of development.