1st Dong Nai Provincial VFF Congress for 2025–2030 term opens

On the morning of November 7, the first Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) of Dong Nai province for the 2025–2030 term officially opened at the Provincial Conference Center in Tan Trieu Ward.

Hoang Cong Thuy, Vice Chairman of the VFF Central, and Huynh Thi Hang, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the VFF Committee of Dong Nai Province, view the products displayed at the exhibition booths on the sidelines of the congress. Photo: Huy Anh

The working session was attended by Hoang Cong Thuy, Vice Chairman of the VFF Central Committee; Ton Ngoc Hanh, Aternate member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Chairwoman of the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Council; Vo Tan Duc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee; and Huynh Thi Hang, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the VFF Committee of Dong Nai Province. Also in attendance were Thai Bao, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Dong Nai Provincial Party Committee’s Organization Commission; members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, members of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, leaders of provincial departments and agencies; along with former leaders of both former Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc provinces, leaders of the VFF Committees of former Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc provinces; leaders of the VFF Committees of other provinces and cities, Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, and Heroes of the People’s Armed Forces and heads of religious organizations. In addition, 346 official delegates represented various social groups in the province.

At this morning’s opening session, the congress focused on several key agenda items. These included reviewing the outcomes of the first working session, reporting on the results of 2024–2025 period, and outlining the main priorities for 2025–2030 period. Delegates also considered a summary of feedback on the draft documents for the VFF National Congress for the 2026–2031 tenure, the amended Charter of the 10th VFF, and the documents for the Provincial VFF Congress for the 2025–2030 term.

Hoang Cong Thuy, Vice Chairman of the VFF Central Committee; Ton Ngoc Hanh, Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Chairwoman of the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Council; and Huynh Thi Hang, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial VFF, scan a QR code to receive congress materials. Photo: Van Truyen

Art performances to welcome the congress. Photo: Huy Anh

At the opening of the congress, Huynh Thi Hang, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the VFF Committee of Dong Nai Province, highlighted that the 1st Congress of the VFF of Dong Nai Province for the 2025–2030 term is a significant political and social event, attracting the attention of people from all social strata. She noted that people place their trust and high expectations in the congress’s decisions. The event carries both the theme: “Promoting the core political role, and the strength of great national unity, fostering self-reliance, resilience, innovation, creativity, and the aspiration to contribute, working together to build Dong Nai into a green, prosperous, civilized, and modern province,” and the motto: “Unity – Democracy – Innovation – Effectiveness.”

Huynh Thi Hang, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the VFF Committee of Dong Nai Province, delivers the opening speech at the congress. Photo: Huy Anh

She highlighted that the 1st Dong Nai Provincial VFF Congress for the 2025–2030 term is taking place shortly after the implementation of central and provincial directives, resolutions, and conclusions on streamlining the political system and the two-tier local government, as well as following the successful organization of the 1st Provincial Party Congress for the 2025–2030 term. She described the congress as a significant milestone in the unification and reorganization of political and social organizations and mass associations under the VFF. In preparing for the congress, the Provincial VFF Committee received committed and enthusiastic contributions from commune-level VFF Committees, member organizations, members the Provincial VFF Committee, and distinguished individuals to the draft documents for the Provincial VFF Congress.

Hoang Cong Thuy, Vice Chairman of the VFF Central Committee, and Huynh Thi Hang, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the VFF Committee of Dong Nai Province, present flowers in tribute to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers at the congress. Photo: Huy Anh

The 1st Dong Nai Provincial VFF Congress aims to provide an objective and comprehensive assessment of the situation of all social groups and the great national unity bloc, review the results of implementing the Congerss resolutions for the 2024–2029 term over the past two years, identify causes and lessons learned, and on that basis, reach consensus on the directions, goals, and tasks for the 2025–2030 term.

Delegates will continuously review, discuss, and decide on key issues to clarify the functions and responsibilities of the VFF, socio-political organizations, and mass associations, ensuring alignment with the new government structure. It will also clarify the relationship of presiding over consultation and the coordination of joint actions between the VFF and socio-political organizations and its member organizations, providing the foundation for setting the goals and action programs of the 1st VFF Congress of Dong Nai Province for the 2025–2030 term.

The delegates will select outstanding individuals to join the 1st VFF Committee of Dong Nai Province, and the delegation to attend the National VFF Congress for the 2025–2030 tenure. They will also further provide input on the draft Political Report of the VFF Central Committee and propose amendments and additions to the VFF Charter.

Ton Ngoc Hanh, Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Dong Nai Party Committee, and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council, and Ha Anh Dung, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Standing Vice Chairman of the VFF Committee of Dong Nai Province, present a gift in appreciation to the Hero of the People’s Armed Forces at the congress. Photo: Van Truyen

The Presidium of the congress urged delegates to promote the spirit of democracy, unity, and consensus, to focus their intellect, and to take responsibility in contributing thoughtful and accurate opinions that reflect the legitimate concerns and aspirations of all social groups. The delegates are expected to discuss and reach agreement on the directions, goals, and tasks, proposing creative, practical, and feasible solutions to successfully achieve the objectives set out in the congress resolutions.

The delegation representing the province’s great national unity bloc present flowers and extend their congratulations to the congress. Photo: Huy Anh

Tran Pham Quoc Dung, Vice Chairman of the Tran Bien Ward VFF Committee and Chairman of the Ward Trade Union, presents flowers on behalf of the delegation to congratulate the congress. Photo: Huy Anh

Amid the lively and celebratory atmosphere of the 1st VFF Congress of Dong Nai Province for the 2025–2030 term, the province’s delegation representing the great national unity bloc presented flowers and offered their congratulations to the Congress.

The delegation and people from all social strata in the province expect the VFF to remain a common home, serving as a place to gather the will and aspirations of the population; acting as a strong bridge between the Party, the government, and the people; and standing as a banner to strengthen the nation’s great unity. They hope the VFF will further enhance its role in oversight and social advocacy, promptly and effectively representing the legitimate voices of the people, actively supporting patriotic emulation movements, and providing practical assistance to the poor, policy families, workers, ethnic minorities, and religious communities.

Efforts should focus on developing a contingent of dedicated and accountable officials who are close to the people, understand their needs, and effectively represent their voices. The VFF should expand the use of information technology and digital transformation to ensure flexible and efficient operations, while actively promoting creative emulation movements. These initiatives will help Dong Nai evolve into a greener, more civilized, and modern province, reflecting both its resilient revolutionary heritage and its status as a key industrial center in Southern Vietnam.

By Van Tuyen, Huy Anh, Nga Son – Translated by Tam Binh, Thu Ha