Yu Weihai: A Commentary on the 23rd International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties in İzmir

The 23rd International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties was held on 19-22 October 2023 in Izmir, Turkey. It was held against the background of the deepening crisis of capitalism, the continuous outbreak of regional wars, the rise of social and workers’ movements, the relentless increase in anti-communist activities, the convening of congresses by new parties, and the success of some political parties in the elections. The meeting explored issues arising from the current regional wars, expressed solidarity with the world socialist and anti-imperialist movements, discussed the new requirements of ideological struggle in a field changed by capitalist information technology, and finally formulated a joint action plan. The international meeting embodied the spirit of internationalism among the various communist and workers’ parties, but at the same time it also revealed certain confl icts and differences.

The 23rd International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties (IMCWP) took place on 19-22 October 2023. The meeting was hosted by the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) in Izmir, Turkey and attended by 121 representatives of 68 parties from 54 countries. The theme of the meeting was as follows: “The political and ideological battles to confront capitalists and imperialism. The tasks of communists to inform and mobilize the working class, youth, women, and intellectuals in the struggle against exploitation, oppression, imperialist lies and historical revisionism; for the social and democratic rights of workers and peoples; against militarism and war, for peace and socialism.”1

The meeting resulted in a Plan of Action, a Declaration and six Solidarity Statements voluntarily signed by some of the participating political parties.

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