Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi exchanged views on the bilateral ties and regional and international issues of shared concern during their meeting in Beijing on June 26.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (left) and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at their meeting in Beijing on June 26. (Photo: VNA)
Beijing (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi exchanged views on the bilateral ties and regional and international issues of shared concern during their meeting in Beijing on June 26.
Son is part of a delegation led by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to China for the 15th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting of the New Champions and working sessions.
The ministers reached consensus on specific measures and tasks to materialise agreements and high-level perceptions, especially the joint statement on continuing to deepen and elevate the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries, and build a Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
The two sides will also step up high-level and regular contacts and meetings, and work together to organise important external activities, notably the 16th Meeting of the Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation to be held in China.
The officials consented to enhance and improve the efficiency of collaboration in various areas, especially economy - trade, investment, transport connectivity, and strategic infrastructure development such as roads and railways, while promoting the pilot construction of smart border gates to facilitate trade.
Apart from intensifying people-to-people exchanges, consolidating the favourable social foundation for the relations between the two Parties and countries, and deepening locality-to-locality cooperation, Vietnam and China will continue fostering their coordination and support within multilateral frameworks, and maintain their close coordination in land border management and protection in accordance with the three legal documents on land border and relevant agreements they have inked.
For the East Sea issue, b🅠oth sides stressed the importance of seriously implementing agreements and common perceptions reached between high-ranking leaders of the two Parties and countries on well controlling and settling disputes, and effectively maintaining negotiation mechanisms on maritime issues, for peace and stability in the waters./.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang hosted a reception for Deputy Director of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission of China Bianba Zhaxi in Hanoi on June 25, during which Quang expressed his belief that the visit will help foster relations between the two countries in the field.
Economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Vietnam and China has continuously deepened and become a highlight in their bilateral relations in recent times. China is Vietnam’s largest trading partner and its second-largest export market. Meanwhile, Vietnam is China's largest trading partner within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its fifth-largest trading partner globally, following the US, Japan, Republic of Korea and Russia.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
