Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh emphasized that the 14th National Party Congress took place at a particularly significant moment, marking a new phase of development for Vietnam after 40 years of implementing the renewal (Doi Moi) process. During this period, Vietnam has achieved great, comprehensive, and historically significant accomplishments across all fields.
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Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh |
In terms of politics, Vietnam has maintained political stability, an important factor ensuring sustainable and long-term development. The political system has been improved and has become increasingly effective, while the leadership capacity of the Party and the governance capacity of the State have continued to be enhanced. Vietnam has persistently built and improved a socialist rule-of-law state, expanded democracy, strengthened discipline, and intensified efforts to prevent and combat corruption and other social evils.
In terms of national defense and security, Vietnam has built a firm whole-people’s defense posture and a people’s security posture, resolutely safeguarding independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity amidst increasingly complex regional and global developments.
Economically, the scale of Vietnam’s economy has expanded significantly, with growth rates among the highest in the world. Socially, the country’s multidimensional poverty rate has declined sharply and Vietnam has been assessed by the United Nations as one of the most successful countries in hunger elimination and poverty reduction. The development orientation that places people at the center has been clearly reflected throughout Vietnam’s renewal process.
In foreign affairs, Vietnam has affirmed its increasingly important role and international standing. From a country subjected to blockade and embargo, Vietnam has become a trustworthy partner and an active, responsible member of the international community. Vietnam has established an extensive global network of diplomatic relations based on equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit, including comprehensive partners, strategic partners, and comprehensive strategic partners. Vietnam has also successfully undertaken many important international responsibilities, such as serving as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and Chair of ASEAN; actively participating in U.N. peacekeeping operations; and promoting a constructive and responsible voice on regional and global issues such as peace, security, sustainable development, and climate change. These efforts have contributed to promoting dialogue, reducing confrontation, and strengthening cooperation in a world marked by deep divisions.
“These achievements continue to affirm the right, steadfast, and wise leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, as well as the spirit of solidarity and unity of the entire Vietnamese nation. This is a solid foundation for Vietnam to enter a new phase of development with strategic vision and stronger development goals,” said Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh.
According to the diplomat, one of the greatest values Vietnam brings to the international community is its development model that harmoniously combines economic growth, political stability, and social progress. Vietnam has become a source of inspiration for many developing countries. Vietnam has demonstrated that national independence, socio-political stability, and international integration not only do not exclude one another, but also reinforce and promote each other through appropriate policies and long-term vision.
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Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh shares her views at a briefing on the 14th National Party Congress for foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations in Vietnam, January 7, 2026. |
“The successful renewal process in Vietnam offers many valuable lessons for developing countries, including Laos. Vietnam’s experience shows that with sound policies, strong political will, and public support, it is possible to achieve sustainable development suited to the specific conditions of each country,” she noted.
Highly valuing and appreciating the great and historically significant achievements attained by the Party, the State, and the people of Vietnam, the ambassador observed that, with the foundation built over 40 years of transformation, Vietnam is entering a new phase of development with confidence, determination, and responsibility, ready to continue to contribute to peace, cooperation, and sustainable development of the international community.
“The success of the 14th National Party Congress will create strong momentum for Vietnam to move faster and more sustainably into a new development phase, successfully realizing the goal of becoming a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income, towards the vision for 2045, and continuing to make positive contributions to regional and global peace, cooperation, and development. I wish the Communist Party of Vietnam strength. I wish Vietnam prosperity, happiness, and an ever-higher international standing,” Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh stated.
Translated by Mai Huong