Vietnam Updates National Security Strategy, Emphasizes Environmental Protection

The Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee has adopted a new National Security Strategy for the new era. This strategy emphasizes the close integration of traditional and modern approaches, strengthening grassroots security, and addressing risks at their root and at an early stage. It aims to safeguard national interests and maintain a peaceful, stable environment for development by mobilizing society as a whole to protect national security, curb crime and serious accidents, and foster social consensus. Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, signed Resolution No. 22-NQ/TW on the National Security Strategy. The resolution states that national security protection is under the Party’s absolute and direct leadership in all aspects and the State’s unified management. It is a key and regular task of the entire Party, the people, and the armed forces. A significant aspect of the strategy is its clear directive to place environmental protection and climate change response at the core of development decisions, serving as a foundation for green transition, stronger growth quality, productivity, competitiveness, and sustainable economic development. Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has signed Conclusion No. 75-KL/TW of the third meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee, setting a 2030 target of strengthening environmental governance, climate change response and disaster prevention and control to better protect people’s lives, health, property and livelihoods. By 2045, Vietnam aims to ensure a clean and healthy living environment in harmony with nature, pursue sustainable development, establish a modern environmental governance system, and adapt effectively to climate change. Vietnam has made remarkable socio-economic progress over the past eight decades, with strong economic growth, rising incomes, and major improvements in social welfare and quality of life. The Politburo’s Action Programme No. 33-CTr/TW, dated July 28, 2026, sets specific economic targets under the Resolution of the 14th Party Central Committee’s third meeting on reforming Vietnam’s development model, including average annual GDP growth of at least 10% in 2026–2030, 8–8.5% in 2031–2035, and around 7.5% in 2036–2045. The Politburo’s Action Programme 33 also sets specific social targets, including a population of around 105.4 million by 2030, 108.3 million by 2035, and 112.9 million by 2045. Concurrently, Vietnam has rolled out a national programme for 2026–2030 aimed at strengthening child protection and preventing and reducing child labour in violation of the law. These developments indicate Vietnam's commitment to not only pursuing economic development and social welfare improvements but also actively addressing global challenges such as environmental issues and climate change. This is seen as part of the Communist Party's comprehensive approach to national governance, ensuring domestic stability and sustainable development. Information Source: VietnamPlus English