Beijing, June 5th—Chen Zhou, Vice-minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), met here today with a delegation of 2024 world communist cadres for theoretical study. Led by Nader Chowdhury, joint general secretary of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal of Bangladesh, the delegation is composed of leaders of 22 communist parties and young and middle-aged theorists from 19 countries.   

Chen said, under the current circumstances, the CPC is willing to join hands with communist parties of all countries to reinforce ideals and convictions, promote communication and exchanges, and strengthen unity and cooperation, so as to better push the self-construction of the communist parties and the cause of socialism of the world.   

The foreign guests expressed their gratitude to the IDCPC for inviting them to visit China. They said they witnessed with their own eyes the great achievements made in the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics during this visit. They expressed the hope to strengthen exchanges with the CPC, learn from each other and promote common development.