Vietnamese, Chinese FMs seek measures to promote bilateral ties
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang discussed measures to further promote the relations between the Parties and States of Vietnam and China during their meeting in Beijing on June 25.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (L) meets his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang in Beijing on June 25 (Photo: VNA)
Beijing (VNA) – Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son andhis Chinese counterpart Qin Gang discussed measures to further promote therelations between the Parties and States of Vietnam and China during their meeting in Beijing onJune 25.
Son, who is accompanying Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on an official visit to China, underlined that Vietnam attaches greatimportance to developing the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnershipwith China, which is a top priority in Vietnam’s external policy ofindependence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of foreignrelations.
Qin affirmed that China considers Vietnam a priority inits neighbourhood diplomacy as well as in its relations with the Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The two sides agreed that Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’songoing visit is of great significance in continuing to reinforce and concretise high-level joint perceptions reached between the two countries during PartyGeneral Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to China in last October,contributing to promoting the development of Vietnam-China relations in a stable, healthy andsustainable manner.
An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA)
The two FMs hailed the positive development trend of therelations between the two Parties and countries over the recent past. As the standingagencies of the Steering Committee for the Vietnam-China relations, the twosides agreed to continue to work closely together in promoting meetings andexchanges at all levels between the two countries, while supportingministries, sectors and localities of the two countries to deepen theirpartnership in all fields, expanding bilateral cooperation at multilateral forums, andproperly settling disputes, thus maintaining a peaceful and stable environmentin the region.
Highlighting a number of issues of Vietnam’s concern incooperation between the two countries, FM Son proposed that the two sides strive for balanced and sustainable economic-trade collaboration. He suggestedthat China open its market and create optimal conditions for Vietnamese goods,especially farm produce to enter China, while increasing high-qualityinvestment in Vietnam and coordinating with Vietnam in dealing with obstacles in a number of joint projects and speeding up the disbursement of Chinese grants in Vietnam.
Agreeing with Son’s proposal, Qin underlined that the twocountries are becoming increasingly important economic and trade partner ofeach other. China is willing to work with Vietnam to optimise the supplementaryadvantages of the two economies, affirming that his countries will increase theimport of Vietnamese products, especially farm produce, and create favourableconditions for custom clearance of goods through road border gates between the twocountries, thus maintaining the smooth supply and production chain.
China will also encourage its reputable businesses to investin Vietnam in areas of Vietnam’s demand, he stated.
The two FMs also had sincere and straightforward discussionson issues at sea, concurring to continue to strictly implement agreements and perceptions reached by leaders of the two Parties and States, wellcontrol disputes and properly settle issues at sea.
Son said that the two sides should respect each other’slegitimate interests in line with international law, including the UNConvention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982.
At the meeting, the two FMs also discussed international andregional issues of shared concern./.
The coming trip to China by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is his first official visit there and also the first of its kind by a Government leader of Vietnam in seven years, expected to further intensify the two countries’ comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to China marks an important development step in the Vietnam-China relations, Standing Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu told the media on June 25.
Entry-exit activities have resumed at Ta Lung - Shuikou border gate pair between Vietnam and China since June 25 after more than three years of closure due to impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met representatives of Vietnam’s representative offices and the Vietnamese community in China on June 25 afternoon, within the framework of his official visit to China and his attendance at the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (L) meets his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang in Beijing on June 25 (Photo: VNA) 
An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
