In a significant move to enhance bilateral relations, China and Vietnam emphasized the importance of handling their differences through friendly consultation on Sunday.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, urging both nations to maintain open dialogues and expand maritime cooperation. Li highlighted China's support for Vietnam's unique development path, advocating for the alignment of their growth strategies. This includes integrating China's Belt and Road Initiative with Vietnam's Two Corridors and One Economic Circle strategy.
The collaboration extends beyond traditional sectors, with both countries keen on deepening cooperation in connectivity, trade, investment, tourism, medical care, and disaster prevention. Emerging industries like the digital economy and green development also stand at the forefront of their joint initiatives, aiming to elevate cooperation to new heights.
Both leaders underscored the importance of cultural and people-to-people exchanges, particularly among the younger generations, to foster mutual understanding and stronger ties. China expressed its readiness to collaborate with Vietnam on multilateral platforms such as the United Nations and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, striving for a fairer and more reasonable direction in global governance.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reiterated that developing relations with China is a top priority and a strategic choice for Vietnam. He emphasized Vietnam's adherence to the one-China principle and its unwavering support for China's development. With the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations approaching next year, both nations are set to enhance high-level exchanges, accelerate transportation infrastructure connectivity, explore new economic cooperation models, and strengthen collaborations in education, tourism, and youth engagement.
The two leaders agreed to implement their high-level consensus, manage differences through amicable consultations, and jointly safeguard maritime peace and stability. A joint statement is expected to be released during Premier Li's visit, marking another milestone in China-Vietnam relations.
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