80TH Anniversary August Revolution and National Day

First day of National Congress in photos

Duy Nguyen

Jan 25, 2021 / 04:01 PM

The delegates will pass contents relating to the eligibility verification of delegates, regulations on working sessions and voting.

Nearly 1,600 delegates are attending a preparatory meeting at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, ahead of the 13th National Party Congress.

The preparatory meeting opens on January 25. Photo: Vietnam News Agency

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and State President Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, and Executive Member of the Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong at the meeting. Photo: Nhat Bac/VGP

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and State President Nguyen Phu Trong meets Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue and other delegates.

Head of the Central Organization Comission Pham Minh Chinh delivers a speech at the meeting.

Delegates enter the meeting room.

Hanoi’s delegation at the preparatory meeting.

Delegates of Hanoi at the meeting.

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