Vietnamese, Chinese front officials discuss ways to deepen ties
Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Hoang Cong Thuy hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 26 for Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Wu Xinbao, affirming the construction and development of Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership as a top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy and long-term strategy.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front CentralCommittee Hoang Cong Thuy hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 26 for Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Wu Xinbao, affirming the construction and development of Vietnam-Chinacomprehensive strategic cooperative partnership as a top priority in Vietnam’s foreignpolicy and long-term strategy.
Thuyexpressed his belief that the Chinese people, under the leadership of theCommunist Party of China, with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping as its core, will continue to achieve even greater victories, building China intoa prosperous, modern, civilised and democratic socialist country with anincreasingly important position on the international stage.
He highlighted thegrowing bilateral economic, trade and investment ties, increased exchanges between Party and Government agencies in diplomacy and national defence, andfavourable relationship between border localities of the two countries.
Wu, for his part,informed the host about his talks with the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committeesof Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) on bilateral cooperation for the 2024-2026 period. He said the delegation had also surveyed the business environment in Vietnam as a number of Shanghai enterprises are keen onexpanding cooperation with the world and Vietnam is a destination ofparticular interest to them.
At the talks with Chairwomanof the VFF Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Lan Huong, Wu said the MoUwill establish a long-term framework for collaboration between the twocommittees. He expected that Shanghai and Hanoi would continue fosteringeconomic and trade collaboration, thereby strengthening exchanges and mutualunderstanding.
Huong hoped that both sides would engagein more activities to share experiences in fulfilling the political tasks ofthe two cities, contributing to further consolidating their friendly andcooperative ties.
In the morning of the same day, Vice Secretaryof the Hanoi municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong held a working sessionwith the Chinese delegation, during which they shared experiences in the front affairs and city development, including building infrastructure and improving citizens’well-being./.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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At the talks in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
