This is the first official visit to Vietnam by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in his new position. Welcoming the Chinese Premier and his delegation at the airport were: Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son; Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu; leaders of several departments and offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Joining the high-ranking Chinese delegation were: Minister of Trade Vuong Van Dao; Deputy Minister in charge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ma Trieu Huc; Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Ha Vi; Deputy Foreign Minister Ton Ve Dong; Director General of the General Department of International Cooperation and Development La Chieu Huy; Deputy Director of the Reform and Development Commission Liu To She; Chief of the Prime Minister's Office Khang Huc Binh. The visit took place at a very special time for Vietnam - China relations, right when the two sides are looking forward to the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, as well as right after important visits by senior leaders of the two Parties and two countries. During the visit, Prime Minister Li Qiang is expected to have important talks and meetings with General Secretary and President To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man. The two sides' senior leaders will discuss in depth measures to continue effectively implementing the common perceptions reached between the top leaders of the two Parties and two countries, further consolidating political trust. In particular, the two Prime Ministers will focus on discussing specific measures, actively promoting the expansion and improvement of the effectiveness and quality of cooperation areas, deepening substantive cooperation, achieving many practical results, and bringing benefits to the people of the two countries. During a recent meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that Vietnam consistently considers developing relations with China an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority in Vietnam's overall foreign policy. The Prime Minister suggested that China pay attention to promoting cooperation in building standard gauge railways connecting the two countries, continue to open the market for Vietnamese agricultural products, and soon implement large-scale investment projects that represent China's development level in Vietnam.

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