In a significant display of strengthened ties, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xi Jinping made his third official visit to Vietnam from December 12 to 13. Invited by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and President Vo Van Thuong, Xi's visit underscores the deepening relationship between the two neighboring nations.
During his visit, Xi Jinping and Vietnamese leaders discussed expanding cooperation across a diverse range of sectors, including trade, investment, infrastructure development, energy transformation, finance, green and digital economy, agriculture, science and technology, health care, tourism, and education. This comprehensive approach aims to pave the way for long-term development and mutual prosperity between China and Vietnam.
2023 marks a milestone year, celebrating the 10th anniversary of China's principles of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness in neighborhood diplomacy, as well as the 15th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. These anniversaries highlight the enduring commitment of China and Vietnam to building a community with a shared future, fostering friendship and solidarity in an evolving global geopolitical landscape.
As part of this commitment, on December 13, China and Vietnam issued a joint statement to further deepen and elevate their strategic cooperative partnership. Both nations are poised to enhance their collaborative efforts amidst changing international dynamics, reinforcing their positions as strategic partners with aligned political systems and ideologies.
Vietnam has long drawn inspiration from China’s economic reforms, adopting the \"Doi Moi\" policy in the 1980s to stimulate economic and industrial growth. This initiative has been instrumental in propelling Vietnam’s economy forward over the past four decades, demonstrating the positive impact of bilateral cooperation and shared strategies for development.
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