Party chief meets delegates from int’l communist parties
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception in Hanoi for the heads of international delegations participating in the 18th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosts international delegations to IMCWP (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 29 for the heads of international delegations participating in the 18th International Meeting of Communist and Workers🐬’ Parties (IMCWP).
The General Secretary warmly welcomed representatives of communist and workers' parties, describing them as faithful friends who have always stood with the people of Vietnam throughout all stages of the Vietnamese revolution.
He appreciated topics and discussions at the 18th IMCWP, saying that the meeting contributed to sharing experience, strengthening solidarity and unity as well as promoting coordination in a practical manner among communist and workers' parties in the fight for a common goal, especially on the threshold of the 100th anniversary of the Russian October Revolution in 2017.
Sharing with the delegates about the characteristics, nature and lessons learnt from the reform process towards socialism in Vietnam, General Secretary Trong reaffirmed the CPV's consistent goal of national independence and socialism.
He expressed his thanks to communist and workers' parties for their strong support for the CPV and the people of Vietnam.
The international delegates expressed their admiration for the struggle for national liberation of the Vietnamese people, the late President Ho Chi Minh and the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).
They spoke highly of the achievements of the national reform towards socialism under the leadership of the CPV over the past 30 years, considering it as a great source of encouragement for the communist and international workers movement at present.
The international delegates also expressed their thanks to the CPV for successfully hosting the 18th IMCWP as well as affirmed their strong support for the revolutionary cause of the people of Vietnam under the leadership of the CPV.-VNA
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The 18th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties (IMCWP) kicked off in Hanoi on October 28 with the participation of over 100 representatives.
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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.
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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.
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Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosts international delegations to IMCWP (Photo: VNA)
