Vietnam, China pinpoint cooperation focus at Beijing meeting

Vietnam and China discussed and agreed on the focal points of their cooperation to promote the bilateral comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership at the 10th meeting of the countries’ Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation in Beijing on April 17.
Vietnam, China pinpoint cooperation focus at Beijing meeting ảnh 1Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (L) and Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi at the meeting (Photo: VNA)

Beijing (VNA) – Vietnam and China discussed andagreed on the focal points of their cooperation to promote the bilateralcomprehensive strategic cooperative partnership at the 10th meeting of thecountries’ Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation in Beijing on April 17.

Under the co-chair of Vietnamese Deputy PrimeMinister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Chinese State Councillor YangJiechi, the meeting highly valued the positive development trend in bilateralcooperation since the ninth meeting on June 6, 2016, especially regularmeetings between their Parties’ and States’ senior leaders, enhancedcooperation between ministries, sectors and localities, and strongerpeople-to-people exchanges.

They also pointed out difficulties and obstaclesin the two countries’ relations.

The two sides agreed to strengthen coordinationto prepare for visits and meetings of the two countries’ high-ranking leaders.They will bolster cooperation between the Parties and bring into play the twoforeign ministries’ role in coordinating and stepping up bilateral ties.

The two sides will implement mechanisms for defenceexchange and cooperation and intensify connections in security and lawenforcement.

Effective measures will be taken to balancetrade, expand investment and promote the sustainable development of economicand trade relations with a focus on agriculture, forestry and fisheries.

Both sides also agreed to facilitate theestablishment of Vietnam’s trade promotion offices in China and increaseChinese investment in the fields that match Vietnam’s demand and interests. 

China expressed support for Vietnam’s access topreferential loan sources and financial funds within the framework of ASEAN-China andMekong-Lancang cooperation.

The two sides vowed to strengthen collaborationin transport, environmental protection, climate change response, cross-borderlabour management, among others.

The two sides discussed sea-related issues in astraightforward manner, and agreed to observe important shared conceptionsreached by their Party and government leaders as well as the Vietnam-Chinaagreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea issues.

They agreed to push negotiation mechanisms regardingsea-related issues towards achieving substantial outcomes, comprehensively andeffectively carry out the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea(DOC), soon finalise a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC), control seadisputes well, not to take actions that may complicate the situation or expanddisputes, and maintain peace and stability in the East Sea.

Also at the meeting, Deputy PM Minh proposedthat the two countries boost win-win cooperation for substantive progress inline with the common perceptions of the countries’ senior leaders. 

He urged that the two countries shouldeffectively make use of existing cooperation mechanisms between ministries,sectors and localities, maintain regular contact between the twoSecretaries-General of the steering committee for bilateral cooperation, and fullyutilise the bridging role of the Vietnamese and Chinese Ambassadors, thusexpanding and improving the quality of cooperation in all aspects.

Deputy PM Minh is scheduled to meet withPolitburo permanent member and Chairman of the National Committee of theChinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Yu Zhengsheng in theafternoon of April 17.-VNA
VNA

See more

At the February 14 meeting between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and a delegation of senior editors from leading Australian news agencies. (Photo: baoquocte.vn)

Australian senior news editors welcomed in Hanoi

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang affirmed that Vietnam views Australia as a key strategic partner in the region and noted that the recent upgrade of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2024 has opened numerous cooperation opportunities, not only in traditional sectors but also in emerging fields.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks in a group discussion as part of the National Assembly’s 9th extraordinary session on February 15 morning. (Photo: VNA)

Special mechanisms needed for sci-tech development, digital transformation: PM

In order to immediately implement Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, the Government has submitted a draft resolution on piloting several policies to remove obstacles in science, technology, and innovation activities, the PM noted.

At the reception (Photo: VNA)

PM lauds SK Group’s vision for mutual growth in Vietnam

As Vietnam is focusing on three strategic breakthroughs regarding institutions, infrastructure, and human resources, he fully endorsed the SK Group’s proposals and encouraged the group to continue its consultation, support, and investment in such critical sectors as artificial intelligence (AI) research and development, data centres, transportation, logistics and energy infrastructure, green and clean agriculture, and workforce training.

The National Assembly holds group discussions during the extraordinary session on February 14. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam resolute in achieving 8% growth target

The ambitious growth target of at least 8% underscores the government’s strong commitment to socio-economic development during the 2021-2025 period and lays the foundation for long-term prosperity.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son holds talks with Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Hanoi on February 14. (Photo: VNA)

Deputy PM, FM holds talks with Lao Foreign Minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane promised to effectively carry out the 2021–2025 cooperation agreement and collaborate on building a cooperation framework for the next phase.

Two collectives and six individuals from the VIFA are presented certificates of merit from the Chairperson of the HCM City People's Committee for their outstanding achievements in people-to-people diplomacy. (Photo: VNA)

India’s Republic Day celebrated in HCM City

Vietnam - India relations have continuously obtained significant achievements across various fields since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1972, the strategic partnership in 2007, and the comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016.