The French Communist Party (PCF) plays a special role in theVietnam-France strategic partnership, and its relations with theCommunist Party of Vietnam (CPV) are developing well in various fields,Politburo member Le Hong Anh has said.

Le Hong Anh,who is also permanent member of the CPV Central Committee’sSecretariat, made the remark while working with the PCF NationalSecretary Pierre Laurent, upon his arrival in Paris on October 16.

He underlined Vietnam’s foreign policy ofindependence, self-reliance, diversification and multi-lateralisation ofexternal relations, adding the country is a friend, reliable partner,and responsible member of the international community.

He thanked the PCF and French people for supporting his country duringthe past struggle for liberation and unification as well as the currentnational construction and defence.

The officialinformed the host of Vietnam’s socio-economic situation over thepast few years, along with the review of the 30-year Doi moi (Renewal)process and preparations for the 12th National Party Congress in early2016.

Pierre Laurent suggested enhancing the special, traditional relationship between the two parties in a practical manner.

He confirmed that his party will actively coordinate with the CPV inpreparation for the second joint theory conference to be held inVietnam next May.

Regarding the East Seaissue, Pierre Laurent hailed Vietnam’s stance on resolutelysafeguarding national independence, sovereignty and territorialintegrity, and addressing any disputes through peaceful means and inrespect of international law.

The Vietnameseofficial later worked with First Secretary of the French Socialist PartyJean-Christophe Cambadelis to seek measures to push the relationsbetween the two parties and the two nations forward.

Earlier on October 15, Le Hong Anh met with Vietnamese people in Azerbaijan.-VNA