Chinese Spokesperson highlights Premier’s official visit to Vietnam
Premier Li Qiang’s official visit to Vietnam - his first to the Southeast Asian nation since he took office, produced positive outcomes, Spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Mao Ning said on October 14.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. (Photo: VNA)
Beijing (VNA)🧸 – Premier Li Qiang’s official visit to Vietnam - his first to the Southeast Asian nation since he took office, produced positive outcomes, Spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Mao Ning said on October 14.
Speaking at a regular press conference of the ministry, the official stated that the visit underscores the strategic significance of building a community with a shared future between the two countries.
The Vietnamese Party and Government emphasised that they always consider relations with China a strategic choice and a top priority in their foreign policy, she said.
According to Mao, the two sides agreed that the development of one country presents an opportunity for the other’s development and serves as a positive factor for regional and global development.
Spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Mao Ning (Photo: VNA)
They reaffirmed their commitment to viewing bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, persistently supporting each other in promoting socialism and modernisation with unique characteristics of each country.
They also pledged to well realise the common and important perceptions reached between the top leaders of the two Parties and countries, and advance the building of the community with a shared future towards more practical outcomes, she went on.
The official noted that during the Chinese leader’s visit, the two sides reaffirmed their principled positions on major issues; and agreed to intensify coordination and cooperation within multilateral mechanisms, advance cooperation within the three global initiatives, including the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilisation Initiative; and jointly support a multipolar, equitable, and orderly world, as well as comprehensive and inclusive economic globalisation.
Mao highlighted the consensus reached between the two sides to deepen their comprehensive strategic cooperation, saying that this is one of the key outcomes of the visit.
According to the official, China and Vietnam will promote the alignment of their development strategies; and accelerate "hard connectivity" in developing railways, highways, and border infrastructure, as well as "soft connectivity" through smart customs systems.
The two sides will strongly support enhancing facilitation for trade and investment activities, ensuring a safe and stable supply chain. They will actively explore and implement pilot projects for building cross-border economic cooperation zones; and expand cooperation in emerging sectors such as information technology, new energy, digital economy, and critical minerals.
Additionally, the two countries will effectively organise activities to mark the 75th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations, and the "Year of Vietnam-China Humanistic Exchange” in 2025, she said./.
Vietnam and China issued a joint statement on the occasion of Chinese Premier Li Qiang's official visit to the neighbouring country on October 12-14 at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
The ongoing official visit to Vietnam by Chinese Premier Li Qiang has been widely covered by major Chinese news and press agencies, including Xinhua and People’s Daily.
In the context of a rapidly changing world with increasing risks and challenges, China and Vietnam, as companions on the path of building socialism, need to unite and cooperate even more closely to together promote peace and development, said Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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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.
