At a meeting with Hanoi voters on Tuesday, Mr. Trong highlighted progress in the fight against corruption but said there is still much to be done. He said Vietnam is striving to maintain peace and stability while resolutely fighting to defend national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Mr. Trong emphasized that top priority must be given to national interest and there is no compromise in this matter. He noted that safeguarding independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity and maintaining stability for development are equally important