Following tradition, the opening ceremony commenced with: the flag salute, a statement of purpose, and an introduction of delegates. The presidium delivered the opening address, presented important reports, and some delegates offered discussions.

Four documents will be presented at the congress: the political report; a report summarizing theoretical and practical issues over 40 years of doi moi (renewal); a report summarizing 15 years of implementing the party charter; and a report reviewing the leadership and direction of the 13th central committee.

The 14th congress is scheduled to take place from 19/1 to 25/1. During the working sessions, delegates will discuss and decide on key issues regarding the country's development direction, party building, and the political system, while also electing a new central committee.

Party and state leaders at the preparatory session on the morning of 19/1. Photo: Giang Huy

Yesterday morning, the 14th national congress of the party held its preparatory session at the national convention center in Hanoi. Before the session, delegates paid respects at President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and laid wreaths and offered incense at the monument to war martyrs.

The entire congress observed a minute of silence to commemorate the late general secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and members of the 13th central committee who passed away during the 13th congress's term.

The congress unanimously approved the agenda for the preparatory session; the working regulations, working program, and election regulations for the congress. Delegates also elected a presidium comprising 16 politburo members, a secretariat of 5 people, and a credentials committee of 13 people for the congress.

The congress unanimously approved the credentials committee's report on the eligibility of delegates for the 14th party congress. All 1,586 summoned delegates were deemed eligible.

Lan Ha