Hanoi:General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam has highlighted the importance of people's health and physical fitness as key components of national strength. He emphasized that physical education and sports are crucial in building this foundation.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the statement was made during a working session on October 2. The session included the Government Party Committee, the Party Committee of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and relevant agencies. The focus was on implementing Resolution No. 08-NQ/TW and Conclusion No. 70-KL/TW of the Political Bureau, which address the development of physical education and sports in the new period.