Hanoi: General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam on August 20 called on the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) to become a model of Party building, discipline, academic integrity, public resource use, and accountability. Speaking at a working session with the academy's key leaders in Hanoi, General Secretary and President Lam praised the academy, the Central Council for Theoretical Studies, the academy's affiliated institutes, and the nationwide system of politics schools for their important contributions to Party building and the country's development over the past time.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the top leader emphasized the significance of the academy's role in shaping the future leaders of the country and in reinforcing the ideological foundation of the Party. He highlighted the need for the HCMA to uphold the highest standards in its operations to serve as an exemplary institution that others in the country can emulate. The academy's efforts in enhancing the quality of education and training for Party leaders were acknowledged as pivotal for sustaining national growth and stability.

Furthermore, General Secretary and President Lam urged the HCMA to continue to innovate in its teaching methods and curricula to better prepare its students for the changing political and economic landscape. He also stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the use of public resources to maintain the trust and confidence of the Party and the people.

The session concluded with General Secretary and President Lam reiterating the Party's commitment to supporting the academy's mission and goals, underscoring its critical role in Vietnam's ongoing development journey.