At the opening ceremony, Mr Phong presented a congratulatory message from the CPV Central Committee to Sweden’s National Party Congress.

He met with SKP President Anders Carlssons and introduced the programme of Vietnam’s 11^th National Party Congress to other international delegations.

The Swedish Party Congress reviewed the socio-economic and political situation in Sweden as well in the world over the past year, elected a new central committee and devised political guidelines and operational plans for the years to come.

The SKP confirmed its continuous efforts to pursue the path of communism, struggle to protect the interests of the working class and combat policies affecting social welfare.

The SKP said it would continue to support solidarity movements with other parties which are struggling for national independence and socialism.

On the occasion, Anders Carlssons was re-elected as SKP President.