Lunar New Year greetings letter of Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, Politburo member and Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc sent greetings to officials, residents and soldiers of the capital, as well as Hanoians across the country and abroad. Below is the full text of his New Year letter:
Dear compatriots, comrades and soldiers of the capital.
At this sacred moment welcoming the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, on behalf of the Hanoi Party Committee and city authorities, I extend my sincere wishes for health, peace and happiness to Party and State leaders, veteran revolutionaries, Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, compatriots, comrades and soldiers of the capital and Hanoians living throughout the country and overseas.
Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc. Photo: Quang Thai/The Hanoi Times
The Year of the Snake 2025 marked strong momentum for Hanoi. The capital maintained its leading role nationwide, sustained stable socioeconomic growth and advanced key infrastructure projects. The city accelerated digital transformation and innovation while strengthening administrative discipline.
More importantly, Hanoi residents felt clearer changes in governance, from streamlined procedures and improved public services to stronger social welfare, environmental protection and urban renewal.
These results reflect the unity and dedication of the political system, business community and every resident. On behalf of the city’s leaderships, I sincerely thank central authorities for your guidance, other localities for your cooperation and, above all, the people and soldiers of the capital for your trust and contributions.
In 2026, under the action theme “Discipline – Professionalism – Breakthrough – Innovation – Efficiency – Sustainability”, Hanoi will take the lead in implementing the 14th National Party Congress Resolution and key central directives as well as the directions of General Secretary To Lam. The capital must pioneer new models, foster development and gather talent, helping drive the nation forward in a new era.
The country now stands at a historic turning point and our responsibility grows heavier. With its thousand-year tradition and spirit of solidarity, Hanoi will turn confidence into action and aspiration into tangible results, building a city that is livable, culturally rich, creative and globally connected.
As spring arrives across every street and neighborhood, I once again wish compatriots, comrades and soldiers of the capital good health, happiness and success.
May our capital grow ever more prosperous, civilized and modern, worthy of its role as the heart of the nation.
New year – new spirit – new victories!
Nguyen Duy Ngoc
Politburo member, Hanoi Party Secretary
