Hanoi: Party General Secretary To Lam has called for breakthroughs in military modernisation, innovation, and digital transformation as the Central Military Commission is preparing for the 12th Congress of the Party Organisation of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) for the 2025-2030 term. Presiding over the meeting of the commission’s Standing Committee in Hanoi on July 31, Party chief Lam, also the commission’s Secretary, stressed that the upcoming congress must set clear goals in advancing science – technology and innovation as well as and building each officer and soldier as a ‘digital warrior.’
According to Vietnam News Agency, the focus of the congress will be on establishing concrete targets to drive advancements in science and technology. The emphasis will be on fostering innovation and equipping military personnel with the skills and tools necessary to become proficient in digital technologies. The aim is to transform the VPA into a modernized force capable of effectively responding to future challenges.