Press teleconference talks Vietnam-China relations
Hanoi (VNA) – The Chinese Embassy in Vietnam held a press teleconference
in Hanoi on May 7 to discuss bilateral ties and international cooperation in
the fight against COVID-19.
Speaking at the event, Minister-Counselor at the Chinese
Embassy in Vietnam Yin Haihong said 2020 is a special year in bilateral relations as the two
countries are celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of diplomatic
ties.
On January 16, Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong held phone talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, dung which they agreed to enhance political trust and promote traditional solidarity and friendliness between the two nations for the sake of their people and for peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world, Yin said, adding that the two leaders also consented to properly settle existing problems in bilateral relations.
She said amid the COVID-19 pandemic, senior leaders of the two nations informed each other about the outcomes of fighting the disease in each country and discussed cooperation in coping with its new
developments.
According to the official, cooperation in epidemic
prevention and control has become a spotlight in Vietnam – China ties.
As China was at the most difficult time to
struggle with the pandemic, the Vietnamese Government donated medical supplies
worth 500,000 USD to China at the earliest time, she said, adding that the Vietnam
Red Cross Society also presented medical equipment worth 100,000 USD to the
Chinese people.
Vietnamese provinces bordering China also
granted medical supplies to Chinese counterparts. In particular, two Chinese
COVID-19 patients were successfully treated in Vietnam for free and the considerate care
of Vietnamese medical staff impressed the Chinese people, she said.
Yin added that considering seriousness and
demand of several countries, China sent teams of medical staff to share
experience and offer medical supplies to them, including Vietnam.
About farm produce stuck at some border
gates, Yin said the two countries’ authorities discussed measures to promptly deal with
the issue.
Answering questions about ways to cut trade
deficit between Vietnam and China, she said the two countries are striving to
boost trade and investment, contributing to their sustainable trade.
The diplomat also mentioned measures to
overcome economic impacts after the epidemic is pushed back and intensify two-way trade in the
near future./.