Party Leaders Attend National Great Unity Festival Marking VFF’s 95th Anniversary
Hanoi, The Gulf Observer: Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and National Assembly Chairman Trần ThanhMẫn on Sunday evening attended the National Great Unity Festival in Residential Area 1 of Ba Đình Ward, Hanoi, held in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Việtnam Fatherland Front (VFF) on November 18.
In a warm and festive atmosphere, General Secretary Lâm, Chairman Mẫn, delegates, and local residents reviewed the 95-year history of the VFF and its significant role in the nation’s revolutionary journey.
Addressing the event, Chairman Mẫn highlighted Hanoi’s major socio-economic achievements, noting that the capital’s gross regional domestic product is projected to account for 8–10 percent of the national GDP. He added that budget revenue continues to rank among the top two nationwide, contributing around 26 percent of total State revenue. This year, Hanoi is expected to achieve 23 out of its 24 key socio-economic indicators, with both per-capita GRDP and export growth surpassing targets.
“These accomplishments are thanks in large part to the contributions of the city’s 126 communes and wards, especially Ba Đình Ward,” he emphasised.
The NA Chairman expressed satisfaction with the atmosphere of unity and civic enthusiasm at the event, praising effective grassroots mobilisation. He noted that public order and security remain stable, while the material and spiritual well-being of residents continues to improve.
Looking ahead, Chairman Mẫn underlined that several major national events are scheduled in the coming months, including the 14th National Party Congress, the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, the 80th anniversary of Việt Nam’s first general election (1946–2026), and the elections of the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term.
He called on Hanoi authorities to focus on implementing the Resolution of the municipal Party Congress and to address pressing issues such as traffic congestion, urban order, environmental protection, water and air pollution, flooding, and the completion of socio-economic targets.
Chairman Mẫn urged the Fatherland Front of Ba Đình Ward to continue promoting the campaign “All people unite to build new-style rural areas and civilised urban areas,” enhance community self-management, and build a “bright, green, clean, beautiful and safe” locality. He encouraged alignment with the movement “All people protect national security,” aiming for a ward free of social evils, drug abuse, e-cigarette use, and other violations of the law.
He also called for closer engagement with residents to better understand their needs, uphold grassroots democracy, and strengthen people’s participation under the motto “people know, people discuss, people do, people inspect, people supervise, and people benefit.” He encouraged diversified communication efforts, timely recognition of exemplary individuals, promotion of lifelong learning, and greater support for families of national contributors and disadvantaged households.
On this occasion, General Secretary Lâm and Chairman Mẫn presented gifts to outstanding policy-beneficiary families in Ba Đình Ward.
