City Party Secretary Le Truong Luu speaks at the book launch and distribution ceremony

Attending the launching ceremony were Party Central Committee member, City Party Committee Secretary, People's Council Chairman, Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Hue City Le Truong Luu; City Party Committee Deputy Secretary, City People's Committee Chairman Nguyen Van Phuong; former Politburo member, former Head of the Central Ideology and Culture Committee Nguyen Khoa Diem; members of the City Party Committee Standing Committee; former Party Central Committee members; City Party Committee members, leaders of departments, branches, communes, wards...

The publication of the book is the policy of Directive No. 20-CT/TW of the Secretariat on continuing to improve the quality of research, compilation and education of Party history. Based on plan No. 144-KH/TU of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee (now the City Party Committee), the work was carefully prepared for many years, with the participation of the City Historical Science Association, the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Committee of the City Party Committee and many experts and researchers.

The Steering Committee and the Editorial Board have collected and gathered thousands of documents, through many rounds of seminars, comments and appraisals by the Institute of Party History - Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics. Thanks to that, Volume IV was officially launched with a large capacity, systematizing the leadership and direction process of the Party Committee from 2001 - 2024, a period with many important milestones, associated with the journey of Thua Thien Hue developing rapidly, sustainably and towards becoming a centrally-run city.

Secretary of the City Party Committee Le Truong Luu presents a book to city leaders through the ages.

In terms of content, the book consists of 5 chapters, honestly and objectively reflecting the achievements as well as the difficulties and challenges in each term. From overcoming the consequences of the 1999 flood to entering the 21st century, to the process of promoting the strength of national solidarity, promoting industrialization and modernization; developing key infrastructure, tourism - culture, marine economy; maintaining political stability - national defense - security; affirming the position of the country's unique cultural and tourism center.

In particular, the 2020 - 2024 period is presented with a spirit of solidarity, creativity, overcoming the difficulties of the COVID - 19 pandemic as well as global fluctuations to complete and exceed 14/15 targets of the resolution. By 2024, the provincial economy will grow by 8.15%, the budget revenue will reach 12,880 billion VND, GRDP per capita will be 2,840 USD - 16 times higher than in 2001. This is a clear demonstration of the relentless efforts of the Party Committee, the government and the people.

Not only recording the results, the book also analyzes the limitations and shortcomings, from which it draws 5 major lessons; in which, it emphasizes steadfastness in goals, innovation in development thinking, maintaining political stability, promoting national solidarity and putting Party building first. This is also an important basis for strategic orientation for the next stage of development.

With volume IV and the three previous volumes, the History of the Thua Thien Hue Party Committee (1930–2024) has become a comprehensive source of documents, reflecting the process of formation, fighting, growth and development of the Party Committee over nearly a century. The work once again affirms the Party's wise leadership role, while preserving the heroic and lasting imprints of the ancient capital in the flow of national history.

History of Thua Thien Hue Party Committee, volume IV (2001-2024)

Speaking at the ceremony, Secretary of the City Party Committee Le Truong Luu affirmed that the publication and release of the book has profound political significance, practically celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2; welcoming the 17th City Party Congress, towards the 14th National Party Congress. The book is a clear demonstration of the nearly 25-year journey of efforts and strong development of the Party Committee, depicting the journey of the entire Party, people and army of the province (now Hue city) overcoming difficulties, uniting to write proud milestones in history.

Secretary of the City Party Committee Le Truong Luu emphasized that the book not only has archival value but is also a valuable source of materials for research, teaching, learning and traditional education for cadres, party members and the younger generation. This is also a "gift" to foster patriotism and arouse the responsibility of Hue youth in the cause of building their homeland. The book is also a handbook for scholars and tourists who want to learn about the history of the land and people of the ancient capital.

To spread the value of the book, the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee requested the City Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Committee and press and media agencies to promote propaganda and introduction in many rich forms, suitable for each target, especially the young generation. Party committees, party cells and organizations need to integrate the content into regular activities. Political schools and educational institutions should supplement the training and fostering programs to help the young generation understand and appreciate the traditions of their homeland, thereby adding motivation to strive...

DUC QUANG

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