With the theme "Vietnamese Youth: Patriotic, aspirational, united, pioneering, creative, confident entering the new era", the congress aims to evaluate the work of the Association in the past term, and at the same time determine the direction, goals and solutions for the 2024-2029 term.
The congress is an opportunity for each delegate to look back at the achievements and discuss new directions for Vietnamese youth to firmly step into a new era, contributing to building a rich, democratic, fair and civilized country.
The congress was attended by 980 official delegates who are cadres, members, and outstanding young people in various fields at home and abroad.
Delegates attending the Congress included all 54 ethnic groups, including 196 ethnic minority delegates; 119 delegates from various religions; 609 male delegates and 371 female delegates.
There are 117 delegates who are members of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union, 8th term; 813 delegates consulted from the Vietnam Youth Unions of provinces and cities, delegates introduced by associations and clubs under the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union, member associations, and armed forces units; 50 delegates were appointed.
The Congress listened to the report and review of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union, 8th term, at the 9th Congress, reporting on the amendment of the Charter of the Vietnam Youth Union.
Before the first session of the Congress, 980 delegates attended the incense offering ceremony at the Bac Son Heroes and Martyrs Monument; the ceremony to report achievements and visit President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum; and attended the opening of the Exhibition: "Vietnamese Youth - Confidently Entering the New Era".
The second session took place in the afternoon, with delegates attending the Congress divided into 6 discussion groups with specific topics including: "Vietnamese youth love the country"; "Vietnamese youth preserve and promote national cultural identity"; "Vietnamese youth study, create, start a business"; "Vietnamese youth volunteer for the community"; "Vietnamese youth unite, integrate, and develop"; "Building a strong Vietnam Youth Union".
After the group discussion, the delegates will consult and elect the Central Committee and the Central Inspection Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union, term IX, 2024-2029.
The solemn session takes place tomorrow morning, December 18. This is the most important session of the Congress.
Delegates will listen to a summary report on the results of the Association's work and the youth movement for the 2019-2024 term; tasks and solutions for the Association's work and the youth movement for the 2024-2029 term; and listen to presentations and directives from Party and State leaders.
At the solemn session, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union, term IX, 2024-2029, will be introduced. In the afternoon, delegates will pass the Congress resolution and close the Congress.
