Intellectuals and scientists represent the core of Vietnam’s sustainable development

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In his latest meeting with 200 Vietnamese intellectuals and scientists, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam urged them to be pioneers in promoting innovations, thereby helping to create breakthroughs and accelerate rapid and sustainable development. of the country in the new situation.

Intellectuals and scientists have always been at the forefront of awakening popular consciousness and the application of science and technology. The history of Vietnam has recorded in its annals intellectuals who spread patriotic, progressive and revolutionary ideals, thus laying the crucial foundations of the movement to struggle for independence.

Generations of intellectuals have demonstrated sacrifices, standing with the Party and the people to overcome challenges. Among them, scientists, doctors, engineers and lawyers put their knowledge, talents and material resources at the service of the revolution. Many of them courageously gave their lives for the independence, freedom of the country and the happiness of the people.

In the work of Renewal and development of the country today, the intellectual class has also left a significant mark, making many major contributions to the development of the nation, as noted by Secretary General Tô Lâm.

“The revolutionary achievements, especially the country’s achievements achieved during these 40 years of Renewal, owe much to the crucial contributions of intellectuals and scientists. The advice of intellectuals and scientists enabled Vietnam to overcome the socio-economic crisis and to gradually integrate into the global economy Many initiatives and new inventions have been proposed, thus helping to promote innovation and accelerate the industrialization and modernization of the country.he declared.

The mission of raising the intelligence and power of the people

The world is going through a period of historic change. The rapid progress of science and technology leads to a proliferation of information, culture, awareness and actions, thus promoting the emergence of a new world order. These rapid changes, in various fields on a scale world, have a direct impact on economic growth, the development of human intelligence and global civilization, where the role of intellectuals and scientists is of paramount importance.

Therefore, they must realize their crucial role in this new revolutionary era with a view to strengthening the intelligence and power of the nation.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Tô Lâm and intellectuals and scientists, in Hanoi, December 30, 2024.

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The goal for 2030 is to have 100 inventions, patents and scientific research ranked among the best in the world, as well as scientific and technological products and literary and artistic works reaching international heights. By 2045, Vietnam’s contingent of intellectuals is expected to lead the region and be among the world’s leaders, with hundreds of influential scientists recognized with prestigious awards in their respective fields.

Undertake a profound reform

Speaking during his meeting with French-speaking intellectuals of Vietnamese origin as part of the 19th Francophonie Summit, held in October 2024 in Paris, Secretary General Tô Lâm underlined: “Our goal is to triple the size of today’s economy. To achieve this, there is no other solution than to promote science and technology. Looking at developed countries like the United States, China or India, we see that their rapid development is based on science and technology. This is why we must seize the opportunity to get ahead and propel ourselves into the future. This is our chance.”

On the government side, Vietnam must undertake a profound reform of the training, selection, use and promotion of intellectuals and scientists, he insisted.

Forty years after the launch of the Renewal, Vietnam finds itself at a crucial turning point, with numerous opportunities for development.

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“It is necessary to quickly adopt specific regulations to recognize the contributions and spirit of service of scientists and intellectuals to the people, while deeply reflecting the culture of valuing talents. It is also essential to establish concrete solutions to renew thinking within the political system and throughout society on the importance of building an effective force of intellectuals in the new situation”, he indicated.

Forty years after the launch of the Renewal, Vietnam finds itself at a crucial turning point, with numerous opportunities for development. Innovation, science and technology now represent the essential keys allowing the country to break through and fully integrate into the world.

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