President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Vietnam has resulted in a shared commitment to elevate bilateral ties between Beijing and Hanoi. President Xi and Vietnamese President Nguyen Phu Trong expressed their mutual determination to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and cultural cooperation, marking a significant step toward building a bilateral community with a shared future.
The commitment was made by Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, during their talks in Hanoi.
Trong held a grand welcoming ceremony, including a 21-gun salute and a guard of honor, for Xi, who is making his first visit to Vietnam in six years on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The two leaders jointly viewed an exhibition of cooperation documents signed between the two nations, covering over 30 sectors including the joint building of the Belt and Road, cooperation in border inspection and quarantine, the digital economy, transportation, defense and security cooperation, and maritime cooperation.
President Xi Jinping spoke warmly of President Trong, referring to him as an “old friend and good friend.” The leaders emphasized the enduring friendship between China and Vietnam, highlighting the deep historical and cultural bonds that connect the two nations.
President Xi announced, symbolizing a shared commitment to furthering cooperation in various fields. The two leaders discussed key consensuses that encompassed economic collaboration, regional stability, and people-to-people exchanges.
Two leaders have agreed to elevate our comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership to new heights.
Both sides acknowledged the strategic significance of their bilateral relationship, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region. President Trong noted that the elevated ties would contribute to mutual development and prosperity, benefiting not only the two nations but also the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Economic agreements featured prominently in the discussions, with both leaders expressing a commitment to expanding trade and investment ties. The leaders witnessed the signing of several bilateral agreements aimed at fostering economic collaboration, infrastructure development, and technological innovation.
Cultural and educational exchanges were also highlighted as essential components of the strengthened relationship. The leaders spoke of the importance of people-to-people connections in promoting understanding and goodwill between the citizens of China and Vietnam.
