Party chiefs agree on cooperation
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THE Communist Party chiefs of China and Vietnam have agreed that the two countries should expand cooperation, including in maritime exploration, and put ties on the right track.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, was holding talks with Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
At yesterday’s meeting, Xi hailed the growth of their all-round cooperative partnership, citing progress in friendship, political trust, cooperation and cultural exchanges.
Xi said China views relations with Vietnam strategically and from a long-term perspective, and hopes the two countries will properly manage and control disputes.
Xi suggested cementing political trust through close contact between top leaders and parties to offer strategic guidance. He proposed expanding military and security cooperation, and coordinating on global issues.
They should advance people exchanges, in particular among the young, and boost cooperation in education, culture, media, tourism and sports.
Regarding maritime disputes, Xi urged both sides to increase communication and consolidate mutual trust, in order to lay a solid political foundation for the settlement of disputes, and work together on maritime exploration and cooperation.
Trong also spoke of expanded maritime cooperation and achievements in trade, investment, tourism, defense, security and non-governmental exchanges.
Trong’s visit comes as the countries celebrate the 67th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
It is Trong’s first China visit since he was re-elected last January, and his first foreign trip this year. He is also the first foreign leader China has received in 2017.
Trong congratulated Xi on China’s achievements under the leadership of the 18th CPC Central Committee.
Hailing visits between himself and Xi in 2015, Trong said the progress in relations between the countries and parties was exciting.
Healthy ties between the countries of Vietnam and China are in everyone’s fundamental interests, he said, adding that the top priority of Vietnam’s foreign policy is to enhance its partnership with China.
Vietnam hopes to combine its “Two Corridors and One Economic Circle” plan with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, he said.
Xi also promised his support for Vietnam in its hosting of this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings.
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