In his opening speech, Phong spoke highly ofefforts made by the Mexico's Labour Party (PT) in organising the seminar, which he said is importantfor left-wing and progressive forces in LatinAmerica and around the world.
He expressed his belief that the event will significantly contribute to reinforcingthe unity of left-wing and progressive parties in LatinAmerica.
The Vietnamese official took the occasion to brief participants on Vietnam’s situation,especially achievements in Party building and strengthening the Party's leadership.
PT Secretary General Alberto Anaya congratulated Vietnam on its socio-economic attainmentsduring the over 30-year renewal (Doi moi) process under the leadership of theCPV.
He also underlined the increasing role played by Vietnamin the international arena, expressing his hope to enhance the traditionalfriendship between the two Parties and countries.
Participants to the seminar focused on analysing and assessing regional issues,and discussing measures to promote socio-economic development and politicalstability in the region.
During their stay, the Vietnamese delegation held talks with PT SecretaryGeneral Alberto Anaya and Secretary in charge of foreign affairs of theInstitutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) ArnulfoValdivia Machuca. They had meetings with delegations of the Communist Party of Cuba, the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN)Party of Nicaragua, the Broad Front (FA) Party of Uruguay and the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF), among others.
The delegation paid a floral tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his statue inMexico City. Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoai Duong joined thedelegation’s activities.-VNA