Vietnam, China agree to beef up cooperation in various fields
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised that the Party and State of Vietnam highly valued the diverse and substantive outcomes of recent high-level exchanges, which have helped advance the relationship between the two Parties and the two countries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) meets with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 7 (Photo: VNA)
Rio de Janeiro(VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 7 (local time) to discuss the ongoing development of Vietnam–China relations.
PM Chinh thanked Premier Li for the warm reception during his visit to Tianjin in late June for the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions and congratulated China on the successful organisation of the event.
He emphasised that the Party and State of Vietnam highly valued the diverse and substantive outcomes of recent high-level exchanges, which have helped advance the relationship between the two Parties and the two countries.
He also conveyed warm greetings from General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man to the Communist Party of China's General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping, as well as other key Chinese leaders.
Both sides agreed to effectively implement the high-level common perceptions reached during recent bilateral engagements and to continue advancing the Vietnam–China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership based on the six major orientations.
They committed to maintaining frequent high-level exchanges and deepening cooperation in economy, trade, investment, as well as expanding collaboration in science, technology, and innovation.
PM Chinh proposed that China prioritise and accelerate cooperation on railway connectivity, specifically the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong standard gauge railway, with the goal of commencing construction in December.
Li conveyed Xi's regards to Vietnamese leaders. He thanked Vietnam for the respectful and ceremonious welcome extended to the Chinese Party leader and President during his visit to Vietnam in April.
The Chinese Premier praised the positive momentum in bilateral ties and affirmed that China will continue working closely with Vietnam to translate top-level common perceptions into concrete outcomes.
He stressed Chinꦆa’s willingness to fast-track strategic connectivity with Vietnam, including infrastructure cooperation such as standard-gauge rail🧜 links between the two countries./.
True friendship among nations must rest on a foundation of mutual respect, genuine understanding, and accurate perceptions. To this end, public information and outreach efforts must be broad-based and coordinated across various ministries, sectors, and organisations in both countries, an expert has said.
At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Børge Brende- President and CEO of the World Economic Forum, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is attending the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin and conducting a working visit to China from June 24-27.
He reaffirmed Vietnam’s strong commitment to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, and its readiness to contribute responsibly and actively to global environmental and health cooperation.
The spirit of family unity, community solidarity and close neighbourliness, along with the solid foundation of dialogue, diplomacy and respect for international law, has made ASEAN successful over the past decades.
Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung expressed his hope that Lao leaders would continue to guide relevant agencies in coordinating closely with their Vietnamese counterparts to effectively carry out assigned tasks.
The two sides briefed updates on the situation in each country, reviewed bilateral cooperation in recent time, and discussed specific directions and measures to further strengthen the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries in the time to come.
The two sides spoke highly of the continuously strengthened Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, particularly through recent high-level delegation exchanges. They pledged to further foster parliamentary cooperation, highlighting the active contributions of the two countries’ friendship parliamentary groups to fostering the bilateral relations.
The officials agreed on the need to effectively implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), remove technical barriers, and open markets to each other’s key export items such as agro-forestry-fishery products, apparel, footwear, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, in order to boost bilateral trade and ensure a more balanced trade structure.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha held a meeting with US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and a delegation from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Hanoi on July 9.
Vietnam's removal of intermediary and district-level units, restructuring of ministries and agencies, organisation of a two-tier local government model, clear delegation of authority to the grassroots level, and shift from pre- to post-audit mechanisms aim to enhance efficiency and better serve the public.
The visit brought concrete benefits not just in diplomatic and economic terms, but also in reinforcing mutual understanding, expanding Vietnam’s global footprint, and building new bridges between continents - firmly positioning Vietnam as a proactive contributor to peace, cooperation, and sustainable development in the region and beyond.
The two sides noted that cooperation between the two Foreign Ministries has become increasingly close and trustworthy in recent times. Based on their 2021–2025 cooperation agreement, both sides have maintained regular political consultation mechanisms, thereby laying a solid foundation for improving the effectiveness of economic diplomacy in each country.
The Venezuelan Vice President proposed that the two countries intensify cooperation in information and communications, and regard this as a key area of people-to-people diplomacy.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man requested enhancing the supervisory role of the people, the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and socio-political organisations to ensure the election process is truly substantive and effective.
Ties between the France – Vietnam and Vietnam – France parliamentary friendship groups are grounded in sincere collaboration, now spanning critical areas such as healthcare, climate change, culture, local governance, energy, and Francophonie initiatives.
Brian Eyler, Director of the Southeast Asia Programme at the the US’s Stimson Centre, called the war in Vietnam a mistake for the US - one that should have never happened. It affected millions of Vietnamese and hundreds of thousands of Americans. He noted that many US veterans came to realise the wrongs of the past and have since sought reconciliation, viewing Vietnam as both a friend and a partner in building a renewed relationship.
The trip from July 4 to 8, made at the invitation of Brazilian President Lula da Silva, featured nearly 40 activities, including those within the BRICS summit, meetings with leaders of other counties and international organisations, and bilateral activities with the Brazilian side.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son separately met with Lao, Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 58) and Post Ministerial Conferences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 8.
