It is the final year of the current tenure [of the 12th Party Congress], which will have a decisive significance for the successful completion of the tasks set out in the 12th Party Congress Resolution. It is also the year that will see: congresses of party committees at all local levels to be held in the lead-up to the 13th National Party Congress, the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the founding of the CPV and the Vietnam Fatherland Front, 75 years of Vietnam's national independence, the 130th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam taking the rotational ASEAN chairmanship and the non-permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council for the 2020–2021 term, and many other political events of paramount significance.

First, the prompt, timely, flexible and effective responses to COVID-19 and national disasters. Second, making all efforts to maintain and recover the economy to achieve the possible highest growth rate. Third, continued progress in the cultural, social, healthcare, education and training and science and technology sectors. Fourth, crucial achievements in foreign relations and international integration, contributing to the elevation of the country's credibility and position in the international arena. National defence and security continued to be intensified; national sovereignty, peaceful environment and stability were preserved, creating favourable conditions for national development.