Chinese top leader’s Vietnam visit to create new momentum for bilateral ties: experts
The upcoming state visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping from December 12-13 has prompted Vietnamese experts and researchers to forecast the trip will create new momentum for the bilateral relations.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping (R) welcomes Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in October 2022 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The upcoming state visit to Vietnam by General Secretary ofthe Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China XiJinping from December 12-13 has prompted Vietnamese expertsand researchers to forecast the trip will create new momentum for the bilateral relations.
The visit will make a prominent landmark and bean important highlight on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of theestablishment of the Vietnam - China Comprehensive Strategic CooperativePartnership, according to experts.
Nguyen Vinh Quang, Vice President of theVietnam - China Friendship Association, former Minister Counsellor - DeputyAmbassador of Vietnam to China, highlighted that this will be the third Vietnam visitby Xi Jinping, more than one year after Vietnamese Party General SecretaryNguyen Phu Trong’s historical visit to China in October 2022.
Nguyen Vinh Quang, Vice President of the Vietnam - China Friendship Association (Photo: baoquocte.vn)
This will be the first time a Party General Secretary and President of China to visit Vietnam for three times, Quang noted, describing the activities as rare in such a close succession.
Trong’s visit was a success with theissuance of a 13-point joint statement, and agreements reached by the two Partychiefs that time have been carried out effectively, he said, expecting that Xi’strip this time will produce good results, bringing about benefits to bothcountries’ people.
Sharing the same view, Dr. Dao Ngoc Bau,Deputy Director in charge of the Institute of International Relations under theHo Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, stated that the Chinese top leader’sthird visit to Vietnam shows that the relationship between the two Parties, Statesand peoples is developing very well, demonstrating the spirit of friendlyneighbourliness, comprehensive cooperation, long-term stability, and looking towardsthe future.
It will contribute to affirming andconsolidating the friendship and long-standing tradition between the twocountries and peoples, and will certainly open up new cooperative relations inthe future and upgrade existing relationships in a deeper and more substantivedirection, thus contributing to the development of the two countries, for peaceand stability in the region and the world, said Bau.
The expert also predicted the trip willcreate new momentum for bilateral economic and trade collaboration in abalanced and sustainable direction.
In addition, people-to-people, cultural,scientific, and educational ex♕changes between the two countries will become moreand more substantive and effective, thus helping enhance traditional friendship,he added./.
The strengthening of solidarity and friendship and the deepening of mutually-beneficial cooperation between China and Vietnam is in the common interests of both sides and conducive to peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Wang Wenbin has said.
The upcoming State visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping will help to deepen and elevate the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Sao Mai said in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency.
The relationship between Vietnam and China has seen strong, stable and positive developments in the past time, especially since Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to China in November 2022, said a Chinese journalist.
The upcoming State visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping from December 12 to 13 will contribute to deepening the bilateral cooperation framework for a long-term future of relationship between the two countries, said Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping (R) welcomes Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in October 2022 (Photo: VNA) 
Nguyen Vinh Quang, Vice President of the Vietnam - China Friendship Association (Photo: baoquocte.vn)
