The Party, State and people of Vietnam always stand ready to boost comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with the Party, State and people of China, President Tran Dai Quang said.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Party, State and people of Vietnam always stand ready toboost comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with the Party, State andpeople of China, President Tran Dai Quang told State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China WangYi during a reception in Hanoi on April 1.
TheVietnamese President congratulated China on successfully holding the firstmeeting of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (new tenure)following the 19th Congress of the Communist Party of China whichelected new State and Government leaders for the new tenure.
Heasked for strengthening political trust and maintaining regular exchanges amonghigh-ranking leaders and stepping up exchanges between the two countries’ministries, agencies, localities, businesses and people.
Thehost said both sides need to direct departments and agencies to fully implementthe two nations’ agreements, promote economic-trade and investment ties up totheir political relations, and facilitate exchanges to raise mutualunderstanding between people of all walks of life.
ThePresident suggested ministries, agencies and localities enhance economicconnectivity and push forward balanced and sustainable two-way trade, andimprove the efficiency of mutually-beneficial coordination to bring practicalbenefits to the two peoples.
Herequested settling issues at sea in the spirit of respect for each other’slegitimate interests and international law, adding that both sides need toseriously follow common perceptions of the two Parties and countries’ leadersand the Agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of issues at sea inorder to peacefully address disputes at sea.
Thetwo countries need to soundly manage disputes and prevent actions that furthercomplicate the situation, contributing to peace and stability in the East Sea.
Wang,who is in Vietnam for the sixth Greater Mekong Sub-Region Summit, affirmed thatthe Party, Government and people of China is willing to promote friendlyneighborliness and comprehensive ties with Vietnam.
Hesaid China will seriously follow the Agreement on basic principles guiding thesettlement of issues at sea and wished that both sides would not furthercomplicate the situation and deal with it properly.-VNA
Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for a delegation of the Academy of Military Science (AMS) of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in Hanoi on March 26.
The Foreign Ministry of Vietnam and the Hanoi People’s Committee held a meeting between Vietnamese and Chinese localities and businesses in Hanoi on March 31.
Vietnam always treasures the friendship and comprehensive cooperation with China, regarding maintaining the stable and healthy relations with China as fitting the two countries’ fundamental and long-term interests and benefitting the preservation of peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi (Source: VNA) 
