p Comrades, the first thing we must do in promoting the anti-imperialist struggle is to strengthen the unity of all the anti-imperialist forces on the basis of joint action. This requires active and persevering effort. For we should not overlook the fact that certain elements are working, more or less purposefully, to split the anti-imperialist movement. They are exploiting the inexperience of the new sections now being drawn into the movement, which more easily succumb to Right and “Left” opportunist influences. In this respect we must show more patience and use more convincing arguments in explaining the concrete aims that can attract and unite all the forces for joint struggle. And such united action must become a central factor in creating optimal conditions for resolving contentious issues. In our view, these aims are well served by the 198 Main Document framed in the process of preparing our Meeting. We support all its sections, which make up an integral whole.

p United anti-imperialist action can merge the three principal progressive currents of our time—the socialist world, the working-class movement in the capitalist countries and its democratic allies and the Third World national liberation movement. Accordingly, we support the proposal to convene a World Congress of all anti-imperialist forces.

p The effort for unity of these forces should not under any circumstances weaken the effort to Cement world communist unity, that decisive precondition for the broad unity, strength and effectiveness of the anti-imperialist struggle. That has been confirmed by all our national and international experience. In our day, neither revolutionary nor anti-imperialist movements can be directed from a single centre. Independence, equality and mutual support are inalienable eofflponents of proletarian internationalism. And proceeding from that, we believe it is necessary resolutely to rebuff Maoism’s open drive fpr hegemony and its attempts to split the communist movement and unity of the socialist camp. Such attempts have been made against our Party, too.

p That the Maoists are striving for hegemony has been confirmed by the Peking "9th Congress". And we have another serious manifestation of this in the provocations on the frontiers of the Soviet Union, the world’s first socialist state. These actions play into the hands Of imperialism, and they are widely used by our enemies for political and propaganda purposes. If there is respect for every Party, no one can demand that we remain silent on this.

p Communist unity cannot, and should not, be confined to words: it must be translated into deeds, into action. No justification of Right or “Left” deviations is a substitute for a sincere desire for unity on the principles of MarxismLeninism, and it is our duty to uphold these principles.

p We fully support the principles of relations between Communist Parties as set out in the draft of the Main Document. We consider internationalism and independence of the Parties, their national and international responsibility, as inseparable parts of a single whole. We consider consistent defence by all Parties of Marxism-Leninism a key condition for the world communist movement discharging its historic mission in this crucial period of transition from capitalism to socialism.

p Our Party had an active share in all phases of preparation for this Meeting, the convocation of which we have actively supported for several years. In the course of the preparatory work we made certain proposals, and we are satisfied that they were discussed in a democratic and comradely spirit. In pursuance of a decision of our Central Committee, our delegation declares its full approval of the Main Document. We highly appreciate the fact that, after a careful discussion conducted in a spirit of full equality, such a large number of Communist Parties were able to arrive at a joint and well-substantiated appraisal of the international situation, the forces upon which we can rely in the battle against imperialism, the ways and means of uniting the anti-imperialist forces, and to work out a common understanding of communist unity. This has enabled our Meeting to proceed in accordance with the task we have unanimously set ourselves.

p We approve the Appeal in Defence of Peace.

p The appeal for closer solidarity with the peoples of Vietnam voices the sincere feelings and attitudes of all Communists. It is our sacred duty to see to it that the intrepid struggle of the Vietnamese people, which is of such vast importance and shows that in our time imperialism can be effectively fought—that this struggle ends with the establishment of peace in conditions of full respect for the independence of the Vietnamese, on the basis of the proposals repeatedly advanced by the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam.

p It is highly important that the Meeting approve the address on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Lenin. We are in full agreement with its contents and form.

p Our Party expresses its satisfaction that its proposals for publication of the Indictment of Imperialism was accepted. That document cites convincing facts which are bound to draw public attention to the crimes of imperialism. We believe this is a concrete contribution to united anti-imperialist action of the Communist Parties.

p We regard this Meeting as a long step towards unity of our movement. It is an event of immense importance. But we should also bear in mind that it is only the first step and will have to be followed by fresh initiatives, fresh efforts, fresh achievements to assure that the communist movement functions as the decisive political force of our age.

p We appeal to all fraternal Parties: conscious of the responsibility the great problems of our epoch impose on us, we must, now and in future, strengthen our unity. We address this appeal also to fraternal Parties which, for one or another reason, are not represented here. Some of them, we feel, could accept the general positions worked out at this Meeting.

Our co-operation vividly demonstrates that even in the multiform and complex world of today, proletarian internationalism is a vital force that is bound to grow, flourish and yield more fruit.