The congress reviews the patriotic emulation movement and commendation work for 2021-2025, while setting directions and launching emulation campaigns for 2026-2030. It also honors outstanding collectives and individuals, including heroes, and exemplary role models representing the intellect, resolve, dedication and creativity of the Vietnamese people.

The event brings together 2,223 delegates, comprising 198 invited guests and 2,025 official delegates.

In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also chairman of the Central Council for Emulation and Commendation, stressed that the congress holds profound political and social significance. He described it as a major celebration of patriotism and the aspiration to contribute, and a forum to recognize and honor exemplary collectives and individuals-“the most beautiful flowers in the vibrant garden” of the patriotic emulation movement over the past five years.

On behalf of the Central Council for Emulation and Commendation, PM Chinh warmly greeted the congress, offering sincere sentiments and best wishes to all delegates. He also paid tribute and expressed great appreciation to beloved President Ho Chi Minh, recalling his words “The emulation movement is one of our people’s great victories. It will pave the way for greater and more glorious achievements.”

He laid stress on the important role played by national emulation movements in obtaining the country’s tremendous achievements, noting that many high-impact and far-reaching movements have contributed to remarkable milestones, including the special emulation movement that appealed to people nationwide to stay united and join in efforts to combat against the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021; a movement to boost development of modern, synchronous infrastructure; a movement for practising thrift and fighting wastefulness; a movement in 2025 to eliminate makeshift and dilapidated houses; the nationwide “500 days and nights” emulation campaign to complete the 3,000-kilometre expressway goal; the “Digital Literacy for All” movement; the “Quang Trung Campaign” for the rapid reconstruction and repair of homes for families whose houses were damaged by recent natural disasters in central provinces.

According to the PM, the positive outcomes of recent emulation movements demonstrated that the spirit of emulation has permeated every individual, household, and sector, driving motivation, consolidating confidence, and inspiring people nationwide to work diligently, innovate, and serve the country.

The Government chief emphasized that the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress comes at a pivotal moment as the country embarks on a new era. Its mission is critical to evaluate the past five years of emulation and commendation efforts, and to chart orientations, and breakthrough missions for the future, thus promoting “new energy, new momentum, and new impetus” to guide the nation and its people toward prosperity, civilisation, happiness, and steady progress toward socialism, he said.

The congress paid solemn tribute to President Ho Chi Minh and expressed deep gratitude to fallen heroes, Vietnamese heroic mothers, heroes of the armed forces and labor, war invalids and wounded soldiers, as well as all officials, service members and people who have shown steadfast dedication and made sacrifices for the cause of national construction and defence.

On this occasion, General Secretary To Lam conferred the title of Hero of the People’s Armed Forces on outstanding collectives and individuals, while Politburo member and President Luong Cuong awarded the title of Labor Hero to deserving collectives and individuals.

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