CPV Central Committee Adopts Key Policies, Resolves on Development Model, National Security Strategy

The third plenum of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam was held in Ha Noi from July 20-24, 2026. During the plenum, the contents of several key documents were adopted, including: Regulations on the implementation of the Party Charter; Regulations on matters Party members are prohibited from doing; a Resolution on renewing Viet Nam's development model; a Resolution on the national security strategy; a Resolution on building a disciplined, safe, civilized, harmonious, and developed society; a Resolution on the principles and orientations for amending the Law on Land and related laws; a Resolution on building and developing Viet Nam into a strong maritime nation; and conclusions on completing and effectively operating the overall model for the organizational structure of the political system and the two-tier local government model, as well as on environmental protection and proactive climate change adaptation in the new era. The 14th Central Committee assigned the Politburo to direct the finalization, promulgation, and issuance of these documents. The Government shall be responsible for finalizing the dossier for the draft revised Law on Land and related laws and submit them to the National Assembly for consideration and approval. The 14th Central Committee also discussed and approved reports on Party building and the political system in the first half of 2026, along with key directions and tasks for the second half; the socio-economic situation in the first six months of 2026, with key directions and tasks for the remaining six months; and the international situation and several key issues of concern relating to national defense, security, and foreign affairs. A report on major matters resolved by the Politburo from the conclusions of the second and third plenums, and key tasks of the upcoming fourth plenum, was also approved. In a significant administrative decision, the 14th Central Committee agreed in principle to transform Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh into central-governed cities. The Government shall finalize the proposals and dossiers and submit them to the 16th National Assembly for consideration and decision at its first extraordinary session in August. Furthermore, the Central Committee agreed in principle to transfer the advisory functions relating to mass mobilization from the Central Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization to the Viet Nam Fatherland Front. Accordingly, the Central Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization was renamed the Central Commission for Information and Education. The 14th Central Committee approved the Politburo's nomination for the position of the Minister of Home Affairs for the 2026–2031 term, with the Politburo tasked to nominate the candidate for the 16th National Assembly to consider and approve at its first extraordinary session. In terms of disciplinary actions, the 14th Central Committee decided to dismiss Bui Van Hai, former member of the Party Central Committee, former Secretary of the Bac Giang provincial Party Committee, from all Party positions as a disciplinary measure. The 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam calls on the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire armed forces to continue upholding the tradition of patriotism; strengthen solidarity and unity; join hands with shared resolve; promote the spirit of self-reliance, self-strengthening, and innovation; strive to overcome all difficulties and challenges; and remain determined to successfully implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.