A press conference to introduce the event was held by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union in Hanoi on December 8.

Speaking at the press conference, Secretary of the Youth Union Pham Van Mai said the Vietnamese delegation will bring an image of Vietnam in their renewal process towards socialism to the 17^th festival.

The festival is one of the most important political activities held by the World Federation of the Democratic Youth (WFDY).

This Festival, under the theme "Let's Defeat Imperialism, For A World Of Peace, Solidarity And Social Transformation!" will feature events including African, American,  Asia-Pacific, European and Middle Eastern days and days of international youths against racisms and discrimination for a world of solidarity and friendship.

The Vietnamese delegation will host a conference on the 80^th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, introducing the youth’s contributions to the cause of the country’s defense and construction. They also plan to cooperate with other youth unions in many activities to help create a world for peace, national independence, democracy and social advancement. The delegates will also participate in the international tribune against imperialism and attend 24 other conferences.