The Hanoi Veterans Association on the morning of November 20 held its 8th Congress for the 2025 to 2030 term at the Capital Command Hall with 377 delegates representing more than 300,000 members across the city.

The event was attended by Senior Lieutenant General Be Xuan Truong, Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Chairman of the Vietnam Veterans Association; former National Assembly Vice Chairman and former Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army Do Ba Ty; and Standing Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong.

It also saw the participation of Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Xuan Luu; Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People's Council and Deputy Head of the Hanoi National Assembly Delegation Pham Thi Thanh Mai; and Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Fatherland Front Committee Pham Anh Tuan

Overview of the event. 

According to the report presented by the 7th Executive Committee of the Hanoi Veterans Association, over the three years of implementing the resolution of the 7th Congress, the association maintained a proactive and comprehensive approach with clear priorities. 

Members at all levels upheld the qualities of Uncle Ho's Soldiers, promoted the tradition of loyalty, unity, exemplary conduct, and innovation, and built a strong organization that fulfilled all assigned tasks with many completed excellently.

The association's flagship emulation movement "Capital Veterans Lead by Example" included activities linked to major political events such as the 95th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the 95th anniversary of the Hanoi Party Committee, the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of Hanoi, the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, and the 35th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Association.

The association selected 4,275 members to participate in 1,165 social feedback sessions, contributing 687 opinions on socio economic development, national defense, public security, new rural development, urban order, and social policies. 

It encouraged 15,000 youths to register for military service. It mobilized 256,000 veterans to join efforts to maintain political security, public order, and traffic safety. All grassroots associations established and maintained "special task groups" ready to help resolve emerging issues. The Hanoi Veterans Association also played a leading role in land clearance for the Ring Road 4 project, gaining public support and strong recognition from local authorities.

Speaking at the congress, Senior Lieutenant General Be Xuan Truong said the Hanoi association has always upheld the qualities of Uncle Ho's Soldiers and made significant contributions to national defense and safeguarding revolutionary achievements. 

Delegates at the event. 

Members regularly countered hostile viewpoints, protected the ideological foundation of Marxism Leninism and Ho Chi Minh's thought, and supported Party policies and State laws. They also took part in oversight, social feedback, grassroots democracy, and anti corruption efforts, contributing to a cleaner and stronger political system.

He noted that 8,240 members participated in drafting Party congress documents at various levels, 9,500 members joined Party committees, and 2,715 members served in People's Councils. He said these figures demonstrate the association's major role in building the Party and government in Hanoi.

He added that veterans are the product of generations of soldiers who fought in liberation wars, national defense, and today's nation building. They are recognized by the Party and State as a core political force and a trusted pillar linking the Party and the people.

He asked the association to continue upholding the tradition of loyalty, unity, exemplary conduct, and innovation while strengthening its role in protecting the Party, the government, the people, and the socialist system. He said the association must remain a pioneer in countering hostile viewpoints and guiding public opinion so that veterans and citizens maintain confidence in the Party and State.

He encouraged veterans to support poverty reduction, pursue stable livelihoods, and join national patriotic movements. He emphasized that there should be no veteran households living near the poverty line.

In his remarks, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong praised the achievements of the Hanoi Veterans Association and said their contributions had added to the city's overall success. He said the 18th Hanoi Party Congress set the goal for the capital to become a cultured, civilized, and modern city by 2030 and a globally connected city with high living standards by 2045, with per capita GRDP exceeding US$36,000.

He said these goals are challenging and require Hanoi to lead the country's development. He called on veterans to continue upholding their strengths and deepen their understanding of the capital's responsibilities, ensuring that each member leads by example and contributes to Hanoi's growth.

He said the association must support the two tier local government model to build a government that serves residents and businesses more effectively. He emphasized the importance of shifting from an administrative government to a developmental government.

He noted that consolidating 526 communes and wards into 126 units has produced positive initial results. He urged the association to strengthen its role in grassroots political systems, serve as a reliable bridge between the Party and the people, and promote grassroots democracy.

Phong said Hanoi is home to about one third of Vietnam's tangible and intangible cultural heritage and must both preserve and promote these values domestically and internationally. He said veterans must help educate younger generations about the capital's traditions, history, and revolutionary values through diverse and continuous activities.

He said Hanoi will continue improving social welfare policies and asked the association to propose measures that support veterans' material and spiritual well being. He also called on Party committees, local governments, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front to continue assisting the Hanoi Veterans Association so it can fully develop its potential.

At the congress, the city presented certificates of merit to outstanding members. The 8th Executive Committee of the Hanoi Veterans Association for the 2025 to 2030 term was introduced with 45 members. Le Nhu Duc was re elected as Chairman of the Hanoi Veterans Association for the 2025 to 2030 term.