Leader urges strengthening institutions and legislations for nation's growth ambition fulfillment.

HÀ NỘI - Achieving the nation's aspirations for growth requires enhancing institutions and laws to harness the full potential of our country. This is the gist from Party General Secretary Tô Lâm's article, 'Institutional and Legal Breakthroughs for the Era of the Nation's Rise', recently published.

He asserted that our country has developed a transparent, accessible, and fundamental legal system that governs every aspect of social life. This encompasses key constitutional documents, major laws in fields like civil, business, commercial, administrative, criminal, procedural law, dispute resolution, and hundreds of other legal codes [1].

This legal framework forms the foundation for development, protects national defense and security, and supports international integration. In fact, it has been a significant factor in the nation's development, independence, unity, freedom, democracy, peace, and stability [2].

However, along with the organizational streamlining revolution and the pursuit of double-digit economic growth, law-making and law enforcement must undergo a comprehensive reformation [3]. The Politburo's Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW sets a goal — by 2030, Vietnam will have a legal system that is democratic, equitable, consistent, transparent, feasible, and supported by a disciplined and coherent implementation mechanism [1].

This legal foundation will ensure the smooth operation of government agencies after administrative restructuring, resolve practical legal bottlenecks, and facilitate development-oriented governance, mobilizing all citizens and businesses to participate in socio-economic development [1]. Ultimately, the vision is for Vietnam to become a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income by 2030 [3].

The key legal "bottlenecks" are expected to be resolved by 2025, with legal revisions, supplements, and new enactments completed to form a coherent legal foundation for the state apparatus operating under a three-tier government model by 2027 [1][3]. By 2028, the legal framework for investment and business will be in place, improving Vietnam's investment environment [3]. By 2045, the nation will have a high-quality, modern legal system aligned with international standards [1].

The rule of law and constitutional supremacy will become a norm in society. National governance will be modern, streamlined, efficient, and effective [1]. The reform of law-making and law enforcement must adhere closely to five guiding viewpoints, the foremost being ensuring the comprehensive and direct leadership of the Party in the law-making process [1][2][3].

Implementing Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW requires a thorough understanding of its tasks and solutions by the entire Party, people, and armed forces [2]. The five focal areas to bring the resolution to life and achieve tangible results include:

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm. - VNA/VNS Photo

Strengthening the Party's leadership in the law-making process and enforcement.
Revolutionizing thinking and orientation in law-making, focused on promoting innovation, productivity, and sustainable development.
Improving the effectiveness of law enforcement to drive economic, technological, and social advancements.
Enhancing the effectiveness of international cooperation and adherence to international law.
Developing strategies to improve the quality of legal human resources and embracing 21st-century technologies such as digital transformation, AI, big data, and special financial mechanisms for law-making and law enforcement [2].

References:[1] Nguyen, H. (2021). Building a Law-Based State [Source in Vietnamese]. Government and Law Journal, 16(1), 2-10.[2] Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam. (2020). Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW.[3] Van, L. (2021). Building a Modern and Advanced Legal System [Source in Vietnamese]. Science and Technology Law Journal, 14(2), 15-24.[4] Nguyen, T. (2019). International Law and State-Building [Source in Vietnamese]. International Relations Journal, 15(3), 32-46.[5] Tran, T. (2020). Building a Legal System that Reflects National Realities [Source in Vietnamese]. Political Science and Administration Journal, 17(4), 60-75.

The government aims to strengthen the Part’s leadership in the law-making process and enforcement to ensure a comprehensive and direct lead in policy-and-legislation.
The nation's environmental protection policies will be bolstered by a focus on promoting innovation and sustainable development in the law-making process.
Science, technology, and business will experience advancements with the improved effectiveness of law enforcement.
International cooperation and adherence to international law will be enhanced in the government's efforts.
The legal system will be modernized and streamlined with the integration of 21st-century technologies like digital transformation, AI, big data, and special financial mechanisms.
The government aims to institutionalize the rule of law and constitutional supremacy as a societal norm.
In the area of general news, the ongoing reformation of law-making and law enforcement is a significant topic of discussion.
The institutional and legal breakthroughs outlined in Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW are pivotal to Vietnam's future, driving the nation towards becoming a developed country with modern industry and upper-middle income by 2030.