Vietnamese NA Chairman meets with Chinese counterpart on WCSP 6 sidelines

The Vietnamese top legislator noted that the bilateral relations have seen remarkable progress, with growing political trust between the two Parties and States, increasingly comprehensive and effective cooperation mechanisms, and closer legislative ties.

Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (R) meets with Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 29. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (R) meets with Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 29. (Photo: VNA)

Geneva (VNA) - Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 29 afternoon (local time) on the sidelines of the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament (WCSP 6).

NA Chairman Man conveyed the warm regards from General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President of China Xi Jinping, and Premier Li Qiang.

He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party, State and people highly evaluated Party General Secretary and President Xi’s recent state visit to Vietnam, calling it a historic milestone and a bright highlight in the bilateral relations in 2025. The visit carries strategic significance and long-term orientation for the development of Vietnam–China ties.

The Vietnamese top legislator noted that the bilateral relations have seen remarkable progress, with growing political trust between the two Parties and States, increasingly comprehensive and effective cooperation mechanisms, and closer legislative ties. He informed his Chinese counterpart that the Vietnamese NA is actively preparing for the first session of the Vietnam–China Inter-parliamentary Committee, and expressed his hope to welcome Chairman Zhao to Vietnam to co-chair this important event.

For his part, Chairman Zhao conveyed greetings from Party General Secretary and President Xi, and Premier Li to Vietnamese leaders.

He agreed on the need for both sides to maintain regular strategic exchanges between the two Parties and States, implement the outcomes of the top Chinese leader's visit to Vietnam, and further deepen cooperation between the two legislatures.

Both sides shared delight at the upcoming participation of senior leaders from the two countries in the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day, as well as the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people's victory against fascism./.

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