Vietnam values traditional friendship with China: NA Chairwoman
Vietnam consistently treasures the traditional friendship, and wants to develop the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has said.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan receives Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam consistently treasures the traditionalfriendship, and wants to develop the comprehensive strategic cooperativepartnership with China, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Nganhas said.
Hosting a reception for Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo on July 4, thetop legislative expressed her delight over the stable development of thebilateral relations, thanks to concerted efforts made by both sides.
As the two nations are celebrating their 70th anniversary ofdiplomatic relations in early 2020, and China is marking its 70th foundinganniversary, delegation exchanges will be promoted to discuss measures onimproving political trust, as well as enhancing all-round collaboration,including cooperative ties between the Vietnamese National Assembly, and theNational People’s Congress of China, she said.
Laying stress on the ambassador’s role in intensifying the bilateral relations,Chairwoman Ngan expressed her belief that with considerable diplomaticexperience, Xiong Bo will continue his contributions to promoting mutualunderstanding and trust, as well as expanding cooperation and friendshipbetween the two parties, states and peoples.
The Chinese diplomat, for his part, affirmed he will do his utmost to makesignificant contributions to consolidating and developing the comprehensivestrategic cooperative partnership between the two countries.
He hoped to receive support from the Vietnamese leaders so that he can fulfillmission during his tenure.-VNA
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