According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning, the two countries have enjoyed a long-term friendship and profound practical cooperation.
According to the spokesman, China is Vietnam’s largest trading partner, while that country is Beijing’s main trading partner within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the fourth largest trading partner in the world.
Mao stressed that in the field of communication, the two sides maintain “significant practical cooperation,” and noted that Chinese companies have built the second line of the light rail line in Hanoi, the first of its kind in that city.
The spokesman said that during President Xi’s upcoming visit to Vietnam, scheduled for the next two days, the leaders of the two countries will exchange views on deepening bilateral relations.
In fact, the visitor will hold separate talks with the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong; And with President Vu Van Thuong.
As part of his agenda, meetings are also scheduled with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Speaker Vuong Dinh Hue.
The Asian Foreign Ministry announced that “promoting unity and friendship, as well as deepening mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Vietnam, is in line with the common interests of both sides and contributes to maintaining regional and global peace, stability and prosperity.” giant.
Spokesman Wang Wenbin stressed that the two countries will focus on key sectors such as politics, security, practical cooperation, public opinion, multilateral issues and maritime affairs.
Xi’s last visit to Vietnam was in 2017, when he attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in the coastal city of Danang.
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