Taking place in Seixal City on the outskirts of Lisbon, the Avante Press Festival was an important chance for Portuguese communists, people, progressive forces and international friends, to meet and express their common determination to fight for a world of peace and unity.
During the three-day festival, a large number of Portuguese and international friends visited Vietnam’s pavilion and expressed their strong support for the cause of innovation and international integration, as well as the path to socialism in Vietnam.
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The booth of Vietnam was organised and decorated by Nhan Dan Newspaper. |
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Vietnam's booth attracted a large number of Portuguese people and international friends. |
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Many international friends expressed their belief that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the country will increasingly develop in the coming years. |
This year's festival is a preparation for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the April 1974 Revolution of the Portuguese people, in 2024.
At his meeting with Nhan Dan Newspaper, the Head of the PCP's External Relations Department Pedro Guerreiro, highly appreciated Vietnam's active participation in the festival, to not only introduce international friends to outstanding achievements of the country but also contribute to strengthening the solidarity among the communist parties, workers and progressive forces in the world.
Congratulating Vietnam's important socio-economic achievements in the first months of 2023, despite the complicated development of the world, Pedro Guerreiro affirmed the PCP always strongly supports the path to socialism in Vietnam and wishes to strengthen relations between the two parties.
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International delegates attend a conference on global challenges and the struggle for peace. |
During the three-day festival, Vietnam’s booth attracted great attention from the Portuguese people, as well as international friends. Carlos Hortmann, a historical researcher in Lisbon, expressed his delight at many documents, books and newspapers about Vietnam.
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Ana Mesquita (left), her mother and her son expressed their happiness when taking photos under the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh and were presented with books about the great leader of Vietnam. |
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Two Portuguese students Jose Flores and Vitor Arauj are impressed with the publications of Nhan Dan Newspaper. |
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International friends are excited to take photos under the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh. |
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Portuguese and overseas Vietnamese volunteers help Nhan Dan Newspaper arrange the booth. |
During the festival, local people and international friends participated in many seminars and debates on issues related to the local political, economic and social situation, as well as the culture, security and peace of the world.
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Speaking at a meeting to honour forces, the General Secretary of the PCP reaffirmed the PCP’s platform “Advanced democracy - Values of April in the future of Portugal”. |
One of the most important activities was the mass gathering on the third day of the press festival strengthening the role and position of the Portuguese Communist Party, as well as the spirit of solidarity with international friends to fight for a world of peace and progress.
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Tens of thousands of people formed a united bloc supporting the PCP. |
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The PCP made great contributions to the preparation and successful implementation of the April Revolution in 1974, bringing the country to the path of democracy and progress. |
