The 11^th Party Central Committee wrapped up its 14^th meeting in Ha Noi on January 13.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said the three-day event took place in a serious and democratic manner as delegates had a high level of responsibility and duty to the country.

Delegates reached clear consensus on the signing and ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement - in accordance with domestic law on signing and joining international treaties.

They agreed that the opportunities stemming from the TPP are enormous; however, challenges and difficulties will lie ahead, he said.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the closing ceremony

The Party Central Committee entrusted the Party committee of the Government to direct the TPP negotiation delegation in continuing to work with all the other TPP members to finalise all necessary procedures, so that the trade pact can be formally signed in early February 2016.

Meanwhile, the Political Bureau is responsible for directing preparations to submit the agreement to the National Assembly for ratification according to law; along with the drafting of the Party Central Committee’s Resolution on effective international integration - given the country’s engagement in the new-generation free trade agreements, including the TPP.

The committee also passed the list of nominations for key leadership positions of the Party and the State in the 12^th tenure, all with concentrated votes.

The committee reached strong consensus on the Political Bureau’s proposal on nomination lists of the Presidium, the Secretariat, and the Committee for Appraising Delegates of the 12th National Party Congress.

The Party Central Committee also passed a resolution of its 14^th meeting.

(Source: VNA)