The Prime Minister affirmed that he is deeply aware this role is not only a great honor but also a heavy responsibility before the Fatherland, the people and the demands for rapid and sustainable development.

He emphasized that the 14th Party Congress had clearly defined the vision, goals, drivers and action program for a new stage of development.

The 2026-2031 term opens up a historic opportunity, requiring the country not only to continue developing but to achieve breakthroughs; not only to integrate but to elevate its position; not only to grow but to pursue rapid, sustainable and inclusive development while improving people’s living standards and happiness.

“Before the National Assembly and our fellow citizens, I pledge: the Government will remain absolutely loyal to the Fatherland, the people and the Constitution; steadfast on the path chosen by the Party, President Ho Chi Minh and our people; and united under the leadership of the Party Central Committee, with General Secretary and State President To Lam at its core,” he said.

Building a modern, enabling and service-oriented government

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stated that the Government will focus on five key priorities.

First, he highlighted the goal of building a modern, enabling and service-oriented government. The Government will prioritize institutional reform, review and amend legal regulations in a synchronized manner, cut administrative procedures to the maximum, remove bottlenecks and unlock all social resources, while building a streamlined, strong and efficient apparatus.

Under a government of action, each member must match words with deeds, operate with modern governance thinking and remain proactive and flexible in all circumstances to fulfill responsibilities to the Party and the people.

Second, the prime minister stressed the determination to achieve high and sustainable economic growth. The target of over 10 percent average annual GDP growth for the 2026-2031 period is described as a development imperative to realize the country’s strategic goals.

The Government identifies science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation as top breakthroughs and key drivers to rapidly develop modern productive forces, improve productivity, competitiveness and strategic autonomy, create new growth drivers, develop modern infrastructure, promote green transition and proactively adapt to climate change.

It also affirms that investing in people is the most sustainable investment, with adequate resources allocated to fundamentally reform education and training, develop high-quality human resources and attract talent.

The Prime Minister also emphasized enhancing the capacity of the public healthcare system, providing care from the grassroots level and ensuring all citizens have access to quality services; effectively implementing social security policies, caring for those who have rendered service and vulnerable groups, and ensuring no one is left behind.

He also highlighted the need to develop culture as a solid foundation and internal strength of the nation, affirming Vietnam’s cultural identity and position as a country with a long-standing civilization.

Strengthening national defense and security, building a solid people’s defense and security posture, maintaining an independent and self-reliant foreign policy, and promoting economic and technological diplomacy to elevate Vietnam’s global standing were also emphasized.

Third, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of effectively operating the state apparatus under a new model, shifting from administrative management to service-oriented governance. Responsibilities should be delegated to local authorities where they can act faster, more effectively and closer to real conditions.

“Fostering a spirit of proactiveness, innovation, courage and accountability among grassroots authorities, who are closest to the people. Public satisfaction should be the key measure of success for all levels of government,” he said.

Fourth, he stressed building a government of unity, coordination and partnership. He reaffirmed that state power is unified but involves clear division, coordination and control among legislative, executive and judicial branches.

The Government will closely coordinate with Party agencies to institutionalize policies, with the National Assembly in lawmaking, with the Vietnam Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations to understand public sentiment, and with localities to remove obstacles and create momentum for development.

Fifth, the prime minister committed to building a government that is clean, disciplined, resilient and responsible. He stressed that public trust is the nation’s greatest resource, and that rapid development requires a transparent system, integrity among officials and strict administrative discipline.

The Government will act with the highest determination, placing national interests and people’s well-being above all else; intensify efforts to combat corruption, wastefulness and negative practices; tighten administrative discipline; enhance accountability of leaders; strictly control power; address indifference and avoidance of responsibility; and effectively protect officials who dare to think, act and take responsibility for the common good.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung emphasized that despite the heavy yet honorable responsibilities ahead, the Government for the 2026-2031 term is fully aware of its duty to the people and will always uphold President Ho Chi Minh’s teaching: “Our Government is a Government of the people, with a single purpose - to serve the interests of the people.”

He pledged to work together with the Government, ministries and localities in unity and determination to lead the country into a phase of breakthrough development - prosperous, strong, civilized and happy.

Tran Thuong