Political leader advocates for strengthening measures to ensure internal party security
In a significant address, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm emphasised the need for a fundamental shift in mindset and methods for the Department of Internal Political Security (DIPS) in Vietnam. The department, which plays a critical role in safeguarding the Party and ensuring internal political stability, is tasked with proactively addressing emerging and complex internal political threats [1][2].
During a meeting on July 28, 2025, as part of the commemorations of the People's Public Security Forces’ 80th Traditional Day, Tô Lâm reaffirmed the crucial role of the DIPS in protecting the Party and ensuring a stable political environment [1][2][3]. The leader underscored the importance of monitoring the implementation of new strategic initiatives, promptly detecting obstacles, signs of division, group interests, corruption, and manipulation within the two-tier local government model that Vietnam has implemented [1].
Protecting the Party also encompasses ensuring the effective implementation of the Constitution, laws, and Party policies to facilitate the country's development momentum [1]. Tô Lâm noted that unity within the Party and the strength of the internal system have been vital to the successful implementation of key policies.
The DIPS is charged with safeguarding the Party’s ideological foundation, ensuring the security of major political and legal processes, and maintaining internal political stability against hostile forces seeking to undermine the Party and socialist system [1][2]. In addition, the department is urged to focus on safeguarding key social sectors such as education and healthcare, reflecting socialist humanitarian values and contributing to national progress through workforce development and cultivating new socialist citizens [2].
Tô Lâm cautioned that Việt Nam is facing increasing challenges as the global and regional landscape continues to change rapidly. He called for a shift in thinking and methods used to safeguard internal political security, urging the DIPS to adopt a renewed and proactive mindset, going beyond traditional tasks [1][2].
The DIPS has consistently renewed its mindset and approach while coordinating closely with other units. In his visit to the department, Tô Lâm commended the department's achievements and expressed confidence in the People's Public Security Forces, believing they will continue to perform with courage, innovation, and steadfast dedication to the interests of both the people and the Party [1][2].
However, Tô Lâm also emphasised the need for vigilance against the plots of hostile and reactionary forces. Tracking signs of factionalism, corruption, and policy manipulation during the ongoing process of legal reform and institution building is important [1]. The leader reiterated the need for unity within the Party and the strength of the internal system to successfully implement revolutionary policies.
In conclusion, the Department of Internal Political Security's role is to: - Protect the Party’s leadership, ideology, and political stability. - Monitor and address risks to the new two-tier local government system. - Counter false or hostile claims against the Party and State. - Safeguard key social sectors linked to national development. - Maintain unity and cohesion within the Party for the success of revolutionary policies [1][2].
- In his address, Tô Lâm highlighted the importance of the Department of Internal Political Security (DIPS) focusing on safeguarding key social sectors, such as education and healthcare, in line with socialist humanitarian values and national progress.
- The leader emphasized that the DIPS should monitor the implementation of new policies, promptly detecting obstacles, signs of division, corruption, and manipulation within the two-tier local government model.
- As the global and regional landscape rapidly changes, Tô Lâm urged the DIPS to adopt a renewed and proactive mindset, going beyond traditional tasks to counteract growing challenges.
- The Department of Internal Political Security is also tasked with maintaining internal political stability against hostile forces seeking to undermine the Party and socialist system, while ensuring the security of major political and legal processes.
- Tô Lâm warned against the plots of hostile and reactionary forces and stressed the need for vigilance in tracking signs of factionalism, corruption, and policy manipulation during the ongoing process of legal reform and institution building.
