VOV: The seventh meeting of the 10^th Central Committee of the CPV issued a resolution on building the intelligentsia in the period of further industrialization and modernization. Could you elaborate on the Party’s viewpoint that intellectuals are a special creative workforce?

Mr Tieu: They are considered a special creative workforce for several reasons. First, intellectual labour requires creativity. Second, they can spread and enrich knowledge. Third, the intelligentsia have independent thinking. Fourth, they are capable of making social criticism to prove something true or false. And finally, intellectuals create physical and spiritual products that are useful to society.

VOV: What are the key tasks to achieve the goal of developing the intelligentsia?

Mr Tieu: The seventh resolution highlights five important measure packages. First, it’s necessary to create favourable conditions for mental activities. Second, implementing policies to accommodate and honour intellectuals. Third, we need to produce a basic change in the training of intellectuals. Fourth, we must raise the sense of responsibility and duty among intellectuals and strengthen their associations.  Fifth, it’s also essential to improve the Party’s leadership of the intelligentsia.

VOV: Is it also important to raise awareness of Party committees and local governments about this issue?

Mr Tieu: Yes, it is. Because, in fact, many cadres have not shown proper belief in the intelligentsia, which hinders efforts to develop this social group.

VOV: The Party resolution raises an issue of encouraging intellectuals’ involvement in socio-economic development, with a focus on analysing social criticism of major socio-economic projects. Can you give more ideas about this?