After nearly 40 years of renovation, changes in all areas of social life have brought Vietnam a new foundation, potential, position and prestige in the region and the international community. It is the great achievements under the leadership of the Party that have "helped Vietnam accumulate position and strength for breakthrough development in the next period (...). Independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity are maintained; national and ethnic interests are guaranteed. The size of the economy in 2023 is 96 times higher than in 1986. Vietnam is in the group of 40 countries with the largest economies in the world and the top 20 economies in terms of trade and foreign investment attraction; has diplomatic relations with 193 countries that are members of the United Nations; builds partnerships, strategic cooperation, and comprehensive strategic partnerships with all major powers in the world and the region...".