In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Beijing on Tuesday. This meeting comes as both nations prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges next year.
During the discussions, Han Zheng emphasized the importance of adhering to the consensus reached by the top leaders of both countries. He highlighted the need to maintain strategic communication, expand practical cooperation, strengthen public opinion foundations, enhance multilateral coordination, and promote the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. These efforts aim to bring more benefits to the peoples of both nations.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son echoed these sentiments, stating that developing long-term friendly relations with China is a consistent proposition, an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority for Vietnam's diplomacy. He reaffirmed Vietnam's commitment to the one-China policy and expressed willingness to strengthen high-level exchanges, consolidate political mutual trust, deepen pragmatic cooperation, and jointly promote the building of a Vietnam-China community with a shared future of strategic significance.
As the two countries look forward to celebrating their enduring partnership, this high-level meeting underscores the mutual commitment to fostering a robust and cooperative relationship that continues to evolve in the face of global challenges and opportunities.
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