Cambodian scholars have shared their views on the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Party’s leadership role in the 2021–2025 period in recent interviews with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s resident correspondents in Phnom Penh.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) represents a historic milestone that plays a pivotal role in shaping both the current reality and long-term development aspirations of Vietnam.

As the 14th National Party Congress convenes at a pivotal moment in the country’s development, the role of foreign affairs has been elevated to a “key and regular” task on par with national defence and security, reflecting the Party and State’s heightened trust and expectations for diplomacy in the new development era.

VOV.VN - The 14th National Party Congress is expected to adopt breakthrough decisions that open the way for strong and sustainable national development. Science and technology, innovation and digital transformation have been identified as the central drivers of the new growth model.

VOV.VN - The 14th National Party Congress on January 22 entered its third working day, focusing on discussions and decisions on several major issues, including personnel work and the adoption of the Congress’s key documents.

VOV.VN - In recent days, diplomats and international organisations in Vietnam have closely followed the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, expressing confidence that the Congress will put forward decisions to further steer the country towards new development achievements, particularly in ensuring

Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei has lauded Vietnam’s outstanding socio-economic achievements during the tenure of the 13th National Party Congress and voiced his belief that the success of the 14th Congress will herald a new development phase, creating a strong impetus for the country’s development in the future.

Political parties, organisations, and international friends have continuously sent letters and messages of congratulations to the 14th National Party Congress, expressing solidarity and friendship, highly valuing the great achievements Vietnam has attained over 40 years of the Doi moi (Renewal) process.

VOV.VN - The core significance of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam lies in its determination to achieve a breakthrough in thinking on development, shifting from a management-oriented approach to a development-creating approach, while establishing a new growth model based on science and technology.

VOV.VN - A full rehearsal of a fireworks and pyrotechnics display celebrating the success of the 14th National Party Congress was held at Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium on the evening of January 21.