Party leader extends Tet greetings to Hanoi authorities and residents
VOV.VN - On the evening of January 28, the last day of the Year of the Dragon, Party General Secretary To Lam visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to the Party Organisation, administration, and residents of Hanoi.
In the festive Tet atmosphere of the capital, General Secretary Lam conveyed his warmest New Year wishes to municipal officials, soldiers, and residents on behalf of the Party and State.
He praised Hanoi’s accomplishments in 2024, highlighting progress in cultural development, tourism promotion, social welfare, and improving the quality of life for its citizens.
The Party chief underscored the significance of 2025 as a milestone year. It marks the conclusion of the 2021–2025 socio-economic development plan and is pivotal for meeting Party congress targets. The year will also see the organisation of Party congresses at all levels towards the 17th Hanoi Party Congress and the 14th National Party Congress.
This year will also see many significant events of the city and the nation, he said.
He urged Hanoi to continue to take the lead in streamlining its political system to improve efficiency, while completing its restructuring of Party organizations in line with central directives and ensuring high standards in preparing for Party congresses.
Expressing confidence in Hanoi’s historical and cultural legacy, the Party leader voiced optimism about the city’s ability to exceed the targets set at the 17th municipal Party Congress. He encouraged Hanoi to contribute to fulfilling the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress, driving national growth, prosperity, and stability to ensure that citizens benefit from progress.
As part of his visit, the Party leader and his entourage distributed lucky money to workers, public security officers, firefighters, and traffic police on duty during the holiday.
Earlier, General Secretary Lam visited and extended Tet wishes to 105-year-old Major General Huynh Dac Huong, a former head of the Vietnamese expert delegation to Laos and former Minister of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs, at his residence.
Born in Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, Major General Huong has held various significant military and government roles, including Political Commissar of Military Region 4 and Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs. He is widely recognized for his contributions to Vietnam and its international relations, receiving numerous honours from the Vietnamese and Lao Parties, States, and Governments.
