Vietnam joins meeting of communist, workers’ parties in Turkey
A delegation from the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) attended the 21st International Meeting of Communist and Workers' Parties (IMWCP), which was held in Izmia, Turkey from October 18-20.
Hanoi (VNA) – A delegation from the CommunistParty of Vietnam (CPV) attended the 21st International Meeting of Communist and Workers' Parties (IMWCP), which was held inIzmia, Turkey from October 18-20.
This year’smeeting, co-hosted by the Communist Party of Turkey and the Communist Party ofGreece, drew 137 delegates representing 74 parties from 58 countries around theworld.
Participantsunderlined the significance and value of the Communist International (Comintern) to thecommunist and workers’ forces in the early 20th century, as well as lessons forcommunists’ current struggles.
They stressed thatMarxism-Leninism continues to lead the operation of communist and workers’parties today, while affirming that international unity is significant to creatingcollective strength and revolutionary success.
They agreed that communistand workers’ parties should continue fostering solidarity to protect the legitimaterights and interests of the working class.
At the meeting, the delegatesdiscussed recent activities and new tasks for the future.
They also adopted a “commoncall” voicing the solidarity of communist and workers’ forces in the currentcontext.
Underscoring policies tostrengthen friendship and traditional solidarity with international communist andworkers’ forces, the CPV representatives showed their willingness to exchangewith other delegations on theoretical and practical issues.
On the sidelines of theevent, the Vietnamese Party delegation had separate meetings with leaders ofthe Communist Party of Turkey, the Communist Party ofGreece and other political parties to seek measures to promote cooperation anddiscuss regional and international matters of shared concern.
The foreignparties stressed the need to deal with regional disputes through peacefulmeasures on the foundation of basic principles of international law, the UNCharter and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982)./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Head of the Vietnamese mission to the European Union (EU) Vu Anh Quang led a delegation to attend a solidarity festival (Manifiesta) hosted by the Workers' Party of Belgium (PTB) from September 21-22.
Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son conducted the fifth political consultation with Cuba’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Marcelino Medina González as part of his official visit to Cuba on September 19-21.
General Secretary of the Italian Communist Party Mauro Alboresi highlighted the importance of relations with the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), while meeting with a delegation from the editorial board of the CPV’s Communist Review, which is on a working trip to Italy from September 22 to 25.
A delegation of “Tap chi Cong San” (Communist Review), the theoretical and political agency of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), is on a visit to Greece from September 26-29.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
