The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Public Administration on Nov. 30 inaugurated a dormitory for learners funded by the Chinese government.

Le Huu Nghia, member of the Party Central Committee and director of the academy, joined Chinese Assistant Minister of Commerce Lu Jianhua and Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Sun Guoqiang at the ceremony.

Nghia said Vietnam and China have shared a time-honoured friendship that was initiated by President Ho Chi Minh and President Mao Zedong and has been nurtured by the parties, states and people of both countries.

During the new period, Vietnam-China friendly ties have further developed in all fields, from economics, politics, culture to society, said Nghia. He added that the Chinese government’s financing for the dormitory reflects the solidarity and friendship between the two countries.

Designed and constructed by Chinese firms, the dormitory has 15 storeys with 156 rooms and auxiliary facilities./.