(VOVWORLD) - It is important to place the interests of the nation and the people above all in the fight against corruption, wastefulness, and negativity, said General Secretary To Lam.
 At the national conference reviewing the fight against corruption, wastefulness, and negative phenomena during the term of the 13th National Party Congress (Photo: Van Hieu/VOV) |
The Party leader was speaking at the national conference reviewing the fight against corruption, wastefulness, and negative phenomena during the term of the 13th National Party Congress on Thursday. President Luong Cuong and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the conference.
Following presentations by the delegates, General Secretary To Lam highlighted the Party and State’s efforts to combat corruption, wastefulness, and wrongdoing, saying they have become increasingly comprehensive, focused, and effective, enabling the entire political system to work toward eliminating these problems while ensuring that socio-economic development is not hindered.
 General Secretary To Lam speaks at the conference. (Photo: Van Hieu/VOV) |
Looking ahead, the Party leader emphasized the need to continue the anti-corruption effort with determination, persistence, and without exceptions or “no-go zones.”
The Party leader said: “First and foremost, the fight against corruption, wastefulness, and wrongdoing must always put the interests of the nation and the people above all else, in order to contribute to building a clean, strong, efficient, and effective Party and political system, one that is upright, serves the people, and drives national development.”
 At the conference (Photo: Van Hieu/VOV) |
General Secretary To Lam underscored that the anti-corruption effort must shift more strongly toward prevention, considering prevention as the primary and central task. This should go hand in hand with strengthening the role and vigilance of grassroots Party organizations, enhancing public oversight, eliminating “ask–give” mechanisms, and effectively implementing asset declaration and transparency for officials.