Vietnam always a priority in China’s neighborhood diplomacy: Chinese official

The Vietnamese Party and State highly value the consolidation and strengthening of traditional friendship and cooperation with Chinese counterparts, considering it a top priority and a strategic choice in Vietnam’s foreign policy, said newly-appointed Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh.

Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh (R) and Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Fu Ziying at their meeting on March 18 (Photo: VNA)
Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh (R) and Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Fu Ziying at their meeting on March 18 (Photo: VNA)

Beijing (VNA) – Fu Ziying, Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, affirmed Vietnam’s priority status in China’s neighborhood diplomacy at a meeting on March 18 with newly-appointed Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh.

Praising Vietnam’s recent socio-economic achievements and expressing confidence in its ongoing progress, he said his committee stands ready to collaborate with the Vietnamese Embassy in China and relevant Vietnamese agencies to deepen legislative ties, delivering tangible benefits to both nations’ citizens.

For his part, Binh congratulated China on its successful conclusion of the third sessions of the 14th NPC and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. He expressed optimism about China’s trajectory, citing its vast potential, rich resources, and sound direction as a foundation for achieving development goals, ensuring stability, and unlocking growth opportunities for regional countries, including Vietnam.

The Vietnamese Party and State highly value the consolidation and strengthening of traditional friendship and cooperation with Chinese counterparts, considering it a top priority and a strategic choice in Vietnam’s foreign policy, he said.

Praising the growing cooperation between the Vietnamese legislature and China’s NPC with frequent high-level exchanges, he wished for continued engagements to further boost political trust and solidify social foundation, especially through the cooperation agreement between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the NPC.

Both officials noted the progress in relations between the two Parties and countries in recent years. They agreed that under the strategic leadership and direction of the countries' top leaders and joint efforts of their ministries and localities, the Vietnam-China relationship is now at its best, with significant outcomes across multiple fields./.

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