Welcoming Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Vietnamese delegation at Beijing International Airport were officials from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hung Ba, Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Sao Mai, officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in China.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrives in Beijing to begin an official visit to China and attend the WEF Annual Meeting. Photo: VNA

It is expected that during the working program, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will hold talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang; meet with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping; and meet with Chairman of the National People's Congress of China Zhao Leji.

Along with that, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended important sessions of the 14th Annual Pioneers Meeting of the WEF; had bilateral meetings with WEF Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab, as well as leaders of many countries and international organizations. On this occasion, the Prime Minister spent time meeting the Vietnamese community in China; met with friendly intellectuals and dignitaries; attended the Vietnam - China Business Forum...

Representatives of the Embassy's staff and the Vietnamese community in China welcomed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Photo: VNA

During his official visit to China and attendance at the WEF conference with a series of activities, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam's clear and consistent message on its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, multilateralization, being a good friend, a reliable partner and a responsible member of the international community. In particular, it demonstrated Vietnam's respect for its relations with China; its desire to share and update new trends, advanced development and governance thinking, and promote the country's image and attract investment to Vietnam through the WEF.

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