Party and State leaders affirmed that developing a solid, stable, long-term and effective cooperative relationship with China is always a strategic choice and top priority in Vietnam's foreign policy.
Confidence in a bright future for bilateral relations
On December 13, in Hanoi, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and his wife, along with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping and his wife, attended a meeting with 400 Vietnamese and Chinese people and young people. At the meeting, the people and young people of the two countries shared their profound memories and close ties between the people of Vietnam and China; and sincerely thanked the attention and close guidance of the two Parties, two countries and the two General Secretaries, so that the people of the two countries could better understand each other. Representatives of the people and young people of the two countries affirmed that they will make every effort to contribute to the implementation of the common perception of the senior leaders of the two Parties and two States on building a "foundation of friendship", making practical contributions to fostering the Vietnam-China friendship.
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping at the friendship meeting between intellectuals and young generations of Vietnam and China
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Emphasizing that the friendship between Vietnam and China has many fine traditions, and the people of the two countries have given each other much support and valuable assistance in the past struggle for national independence and the cause of building socialism today, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong affirmed that the Party, State and people of Vietnam always respect, remember and highly appreciate the strong and great support of the Party, State and people of China for Vietnam. Sharing with delegates about the achievements of this visit, the General Secretary said that the two Parties and countries have agreed to continue to deepen and elevate the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership, building a Community of Shared Future between Vietnam and China of strategic significance, for the happiness of the people of the two countries, for the cause of peace and progress of mankind. The General Secretary also emphasized that one of the most fundamental and important directions of cooperation in Vietnam-China relations is to consolidate a more solid social foundation. According to the General Secretary, the deep and sincere aspirations of the people of the two countries for friendship, peace, cooperation and development for generations are a great source of strength and a solid foundation for the belief in a bright future of relations between the two countries. General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong welcomed and highly appreciated the sentiments and important contributions of the people of the two countries, in which intellectuals and the young generation play a core role. The General Secretary believes and hopes that intellectuals and young people of the two countries will continue to actively contribute to the common efforts to develop a strong, stable, sustainable and effective Vietnam - China relationship, in line with the spirit of President Ho Chi Minh's saying, which was highly welcomed and shared by President Mao Zedong: "The close relationship between Vietnam and China is both comradeship and brotherhood". General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping expressed his joy to return to visit Vietnam after 6 years, and was moved to meet and exchange with the friendship personalities and youth of the two countries, old friends who have devoted many years to the relationship between the two countries, and new young friends who are the youth of the two countries. Emphasizing that the Vietnam-China friendship has its foundation in the people, and that the youth are the future, General Secretary and President Xi Jinping affirmed that the mechanisms for people-to-people exchange and cooperation between the two sides, including cultural exchanges and exchanges between border localities of the two sides, will contribute to strengthening the affection between the two countries, sharing the future in a turbulent world, and contributing more to the cause of human progress. General Secretary and President Xi Jinping expressed his hope that the youth will be the successors of the China-Vietnam friendship, actively contributing to strengthening cooperation that is beneficial to the development of the two countries.
C strengthens the social foundation for bilateral relations
On the same day, President Vo Van Thuong held talks with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping. President Vo Van Thuong affirmed that the Party, State and people of Vietnam always remember the great assistance of the Party, State and people of China in the cause of national liberation and development; emphasizing that developing relations with China is always a strategic choice and a top priority in Vietnam's foreign policy.
President Vo Van Thuong holds talks with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping
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General Secretary and President Xi Jinping highly appreciated Vietnam's importance to the bilateral relationship; affirmed that China always considers Vietnam to have a special position and is a priority direction in China's neighboring foreign policy.
President Vo Van Thuong hopes that the two sides will increase exchanges and share experiences in national construction and development; promote substantive cooperation in all fields, especially trade and investment, to develop in an increasingly healthy and effective manner; strengthen transport connectivity; expand cooperation in the fields of agriculture, environment, science and technology, and health. President Vo Van Thuong also suggested that the two sides increase people-to-people exchanges, organize cultural exchange activities well, increase propaganda about the Vietnam-China friendship, encourage people, especially the young generation, to "get to know each other, understand each other, and be close to each other", contributing to further consolidating the social foundation for the development of relations between the two Parties and the two countries. Appreciating the proposal of President Vo Van Thuong, General Secretary and President Xi Jinping hopes that the two sides will continue to consolidate the political foundation and deepen substantive cooperation, promote economic recovery and development; affirm bilateral cooperation in areas with great potential. The General Secretary and President of China also proposed promoting strategic connectivity between the two economies, effectively implementing the connection plan between the "Belt and Road" Initiative and the "Two Corridors, One Belt" Framework; building a stable regional supply chain and production chain, enhancing cooperation in state-owned enterprises, and expanding payments in local currencies in bilateral trade. General Secretary and President Xi Jinping affirmed that China is willing to expand the import of goods, especially high-quality agricultural products from Vietnam, and encourage Chinese enterprises to increase high-quality investment, representing China's science and technology level. He suggested that the two sides increase exchanges and contacts between the people of the two countries, especially the younger generation, and strengthen propaganda about the good tradition of friendship between the two sides. The two leaders also exchanged opinions on maritime issues, agreeing to make joint efforts to maintain peace and stability at sea. President Vo Van Thuong suggested that both sides persist in adopting peaceful measures in accordance with international law and high-level common perceptions, put themselves in each other's shoes, control and satisfactorily resolve disagreements. At the same time, they should continue to closely coordinate with ASEAN in fully implementing the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), promoting the building of an effective, substantive Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) in accordance with international law. After the talks, President Vo Van Thuong and his wife solemnly hosted a banquet for General Secretary and President Xi Jinping and his wife, along with the high-ranking Chinese delegation.
Ready to expand import of Vietnamese goods and agricultural products
On the same afternoon, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam considers developing relations with China an objective requirement, a strategic choice and a top priority in foreign policy. The Prime Minister emphasized the common perception reached by the two General Secretaries during this visit, especially the establishment of a new position for the relationship between the two Parties and countries, building a "Vietnam - China Community of Shared Future of Strategic Significance" is a major historical milestone, an important orientation to bring the relationship between the two Parties and countries into a new phase of more stable, healthy and sustainable development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping
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The Prime Minister also affirmed that the Vietnamese Government will work with the State Council of China to strengthen coordination, urge all levels, sectors and localities to materialize the achievements and high-level common perceptions; contribute to promoting the development of the relationship between the two Parties and the two countries to be truly stable, truly good and sustainable in the long term. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlined 6 key directions for cooperation. Specifically, strengthening strategic exchanges and close communication at high and all levels. Further promoting the important role of the pillar of defense and security cooperation. In addition, improving the effectiveness of substantive cooperation in all fields. The Prime Minister suggested that China continue to expand the import of Vietnamese goods, agricultural and aquatic products, and smoothly deploy smart border gates. Further promote investment in Vietnam, especially to soon have large, typical projects in the fields where China has strengths in high technology and green transformation. Strengthening the connection of strategic infrastructure, transport infrastructure, and border gates. The Prime Minister also proposed to soon establish a working group to completely resolve the problems in a number of long-standing projects. Accelerate the implementation of non-refundable aid projects, expand financial and monetary cooperation, contributing to promoting investment and facilitating trade activities. Study the establishment of a working group on promoting tourism recovery between the two countries. General Secretary and President Xi Jinping expressed his agreement with the opinions of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; affirmed that China and Vietnam are important partners of each other. He suggested that the two sides accelerate strategic connections, effectively implement the Cooperation Plan connecting the "Two Corridors, One Belt" Framework with the "Belt and Road" Initiative; strengthen substantive cooperation in all fields, bringing practical benefits to the people of the two countries. General Secretary and President Xi Jinping also suggested that the two sides jointly support and promote economic and trade recovery, including agricultural trade. China is willing to expand the import of high-quality goods and agricultural products from Vietnam, encourage Chinese enterprises with capacity to invest in Vietnam; strengthen infrastructure connectivity, supply chains, and production chains; improve the quality of economic cooperation in the fields of high technology and digital economy. It is proposed to strengthen cooperation to maintain security and social order; expand cultural and people-to-people exchanges to enhance understanding and closeness between the people of the two countries. In addition, strengthen coordination at multilateral forums, jointly promote the building of a fair and open international order. The General Secretary and President of China also affirmed the strict implementation of high-level agreements and common perceptions, control and properly handle disagreements, jointly maintain peace, stability, and cooperation in the region and the world.
Strengthening legislative cooperation
Also on December 13, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping. National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue expressed his delight at the important achievements and common understandings that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping reached during their talks on December 12. In particular, the two sides agreed to build a "Vietnam-China Community of Shared Future of Strategic Significance". The National Assembly Chairman emphasized that this historic achievement will create a strong driving force for the relationship between the two Parties and the two countries to enter a new stage of development that is deeper, more substantial and more sustainable.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue meets with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping
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General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping expressed his deep impression and congratulated Vietnam on its important achievements in the Doi Moi process; highly appreciated the achievements and continuous innovation of the Vietnamese National Assembly as well as the results of cooperation between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the National People's Congress of China in recent years. At the meeting, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue suggested that the Vietnamese National Assembly and the National People's Congress of China maintain and further strengthen exchanges and contacts at high and all levels, specialized committees, and friendship parliamentarian groups; continue to promote the important role in building a transparent and favorable legal and policy corridor; promote balanced and sustainable economic and trade cooperation, especially importing more agricultural and aquatic products from Vietnam. National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue also suggested that the two sides strengthen coordination at international and regional inter-parliamentary forums; support each other in hosting international forums and conferences; urge the responsible agencies of the two countries to control and properly handle disagreements in accordance with high-level agreements, common perceptions and international law, especially the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea; coordinate to promote and consolidate the good social foundation of the relationship between the two Parties and the two countries. General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping expressed his agreement with the proposals of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, hoping that the two countries will maintain high-level exchanges and contacts, discuss measures to build the Party and develop the country; promote substantive cooperation, strengthen infrastructure connectivity, be ready to open up China's large market; do well in people-to-people exchange activities; and manage disagreements well. General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping expressed his support for the National People's Congress of China to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the National Assembly of Vietnam and welcomed National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to visit China in 2024 to enhance exchanges between the two countries' legislatures and further promote their important role in strengthening the China-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
President Vo Van Thuong's wife and General Secretary and President Xi Jinping's wife visit Hanoi National University
On the morning of December 13, the wife of President Vo Van Thuong, Phan Thi Thanh Tam, and the wife of General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping, Professor Peng Liyuan, had an exchange with students of the Hanoi National University. During the exchange, the two ladies listened to students majoring in Chinese language express their feelings and understanding of China and the Vietnam-China friendship. In addition, the students also performed Vietnamese and Chinese songs. Here, Professor Peng Liyuan expressed that she knew that Vietnam has now included Chinese in the national education system and believes that with the friendship between the two countries constantly deepening, learning Chinese will attract more people to study in Vietnam. She hopes that Vietnamese students will increase exchanges with Chinese students, as well as study abroad in China, so that the two sides have more common voices and content to discuss with each other. "The friendship between Vietnam and China can start with you, and you will be the ones to further strengthen the friendship between the peoples of the two countries," said Professor Peng Liyuan.
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