A delegation of 100 Chinese young people, students and entrepreneurs will take part in the Vietnam-China youth friendship meeting to be held from Jan. 16-25.

According to the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, the event is part of its important external political activities to boost the traditional friendship between young people of the two countries.

During the meeting, which is held in response to the 60 th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-China diplomatic ties and Vietnam-China friendship year 2010, delegates of both countries will discuss the role of youths in participating in socio-economic development and consolidating Vietnam-China ties.

Representatives of the two youth unions will sign a cooperation agreement for the 2010-2011 period./.