Addressing the event, which brought together representatives from 24 politicalparties in Asia, Van highlighted efforts of the ICAPP Secretariat inmaintaining the operation of the organisation given the complex developments ofthe COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to promoting solidarity, cooperation and experienceexchange between political parties, while proposing measures to boost theICAPP’s activities in the new situation.
The Communist Party of Vietnam will continue to play an active and responsible rolein the ICAPP’s activities, for peace, cooperation and development in the regionand the world as well, she affirmed.
The delegates reviewed the operation of the ICAPP after the 35th meeting, andfocused discussions on the ICAPP’s activities from now to the end of this yearand well as in 2022, especially preparations for its 20th founding anniversary,and cooperation between the ICAPP and the United Nations.
The ICAPP was set up in September, 2000 with an aim to boosting exchange andcooperation among political parties in Asia. After 20 years of establishment,it has affirmed its role in promoting cooperation in the region through therole of political parties./.