On the eve of the 2026 New Year – which marks the opening of the term of the 14th National Party Congress – Party General Secretary To Lam granted an interview to the Vietnam News Agency. In the wide-ranging and substantive exchange, the Party leader offered in-depth assessments of the major achievements of the past term, outlined key orientations for Party building, socio-economic development and foreign affairs, and articulated a clear vision and aspiration to steer the country confidently into a new phase of development.