Vice Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Nguyen Manh Cuong delivers a speech at the 20th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties (IMCWP) in Athens, Greece. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Communist Party of Vietnam(CPV) was among 91 communist parties from 73 countries around the worldattending the 20th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’Parties (IMCWP) in Athens, Greece from November 23 – 25.
This year’s meeting was themed “The contemporary workingclass and its alliance. The tasks of its political vanguard – the Communist andWorker’s Parties – in the struggle against exploitation and imperialist wars,for the rights of the workers and of the peoples, for peace, for socialism.”
The Vietnamese delegation, led by ViceChairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External RelationsNguyen Manh Cuong, delivered a speech at the event, which highlighted thehistoric mission of the Vietnamese working class in leading the Vietnamese revolution.The working class is also the key force in the alliance led by the CPV.
The delegation also shared with other delegations themain directions and major tasks of the CPV in the coming time, and contributedto drafting the general direction for the IMCWP in the time ahead.
Other participating parties emphasised the role of Marxism – Leninismin the struggle of communists and the working class in today’s context whenspeaking at the event. The meeting discussed the crisis of capitalism, sayingthe crisis is posing threats to the world as it can trigger wars and escalate conflictswithin the capitalist society itself and between the proletariat andbourgeoisie.
The parties also discussed tasks for the time ahead and passed the 20th IMCWP’s appeal.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Cuong had a workingsession with leaders of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) and conveyed a congratulatorymessage from the CPV to the KKE on the KKE’s 100th foundinganniversary. He also held bilateral meetings with delegates of many parties toseek measures to boost relations and exchange views on issues of mutualinterest. –VNA
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A CPV delegation attended a meeting of a working group in Athens, Greece, on May 19 and 20 to discuss preparation for the 20th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties (IMCWP).
Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Nguyen Manh Cuong paid a courtesy call to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) Dimitris Koutsoumpas in Athens on July 26.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
Vice Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Nguyen Manh Cuong delivers a speech at the 20th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties (IMCWP) in Athens, Greece. (Photo: VNA)
