Paris (VNA) – The third theoretical workshop betweenthe Vietnamese and French communist parties took place in Paris on June 6-7.
The Vietnamese delegation was led by head of the CommunistParty of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External RelationsHoang Binh Quan.
The workshop focused on current opportunities and challengesto the French Communist Party (PCF)’s political role in Europe and the CPV’s nationalreform and development.
Quan and President of the PCF’s National Council PierreLaurent said the event affords both sides a chance to foster ties between thetwo Parties and make positive contributions to the Vietnam – France strategicpartnership.
They lauded the two Parties for maintaining theoreticalworkshop mechanism, considering it a spotlight in bilateral ties that needs tobe upheld in the near future.
Participants discussed the emergence of populism andleft-wing forces in Europe, issues regarding peace, navigation and aviationsecurity and safety in the East Sea, challenges brought by protectionismpolicy, unhealthy trade competition, climate change, environment degradationand the negative side of science-technology.
They also talked about preparations for the 100th founding anniversary of the PCF by 2020.-VNA
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At the event (Photo: VNA) 
