The fifth session of theSteering Committee for Vietnam-China Bilateral Cooperation in Hanoi onSept. 6, reviewed the two countries’ bilateral relations over the recentpast and highlighted the role of the Steering Committee since it wasestablished in 2006.
Both sides agreed to enhance and improve the committee’s mechanism in the future.
The two sides also exchanged views on issues relating to territory and border, including disputes in the East Sea.
The session was co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan and Chinese State Councillor Dai Bingguo.
Earlier,two secretaries general of the Steering Committee and representativesof the two countries’ relevant ministries, branches and localities heldpreparatory sessions on Sept. 5 and the morning of Sept. 6. The sessionstook place in a frank, friendly and constructive spirit./.