Vietnam, China ink 15 cooperation agreements on diverse areas
Vietnam and China on January 12 signed 15 cooperation agreements in various fields from economy, transportation and defence to health care, tourism and training, on the occasion of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s ongoing visit to China.
Chinese General Secretary and State President Xi Jinping (R) welcomes Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (Photo: VNA)
Beijing (VNA) – Vietnamand China on January 12signed 15 cooperation agreements in various fields from economy, transportationand defence to health care, tourism and training, on the occasion of PartyGeneral Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s ongoing visit to China.
They include an agreement on trainingsenior officials between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and CommunistParty of China (CPC), and a memorandum of understanding on cooperation betweenthe CPV Central Committee’s Economic Commission and the Development ResearchCentre of the China’s State Council.
The two sides inked a document on technicalassistance in making planning for the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway, a joint visionstatement on defence cooperation between the two defence ministries to 2025, anda framework agreement on land border gate cooperation between the Vietnam’sDefence Ministry and the China General Administration of Customs.
Vietnam and China also reached documents oncooperation in technical trade barriers, and releasing aquatic varieties in theTonkin Gulf.
Along with a tourism cooperation plan forthe 2017-2019 period, the two countries signed cooperation documents betweenVietnam’s National Politics – Truth Publishing House and the People’sPublishing House of China for 2017-2021, between the Vietnam Union ofFriendship Organisations and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship withForeign Countries, and between Vietnam Red Cross Association and China RedCross.
Besides, the two countries reached MoUs on television and radio programmes.
The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam and the China DevelopmentBank also signed a MoU on project sponsoring and middle and long-term loans forthe 2017-2019 period.
Earlier the same day, a 21-gun salute wasaccorded to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in Beijing. The ceremony,the highest ritual for a head of state, was chaired by Chinese GeneralSecretary and State President Xi Jinping.-VNA
The visit to China by Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong is of great importance, contributing to the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries, said a Chinese researcher.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Beijing on January 12 afternoon (local time), beginning their official visit to China.
Vietnamese Ambassador to China Dang Minh Khoi has said Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to China from January 12-15 is of great significance to bilateral ties in the new period.
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.
Chinese General Secretary and State President Xi Jinping (R) welcomes Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (Photo: VNA) 
