Promoting Vietnam – China comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (L) has begun an official visit to China from October 31 to November 1 at the invitation of Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping.

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This is his first trip overseas after he was re-elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam at its 13th national congress in January 2021.

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He is also the first foreign leader to visit China after the Chinese Communist Party held its 22nd national congress in Beijing in mid-October 2022.

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Chinese Party leader Xi hosts a welcoming ceremony for his Vietnamese counterpart Trong and his entourage at the Great hall of the People in Beijing on October 31.

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After the ceremony, both leaders hold talks to review the Vietnam – China relations and outline orientations for future cooperation.

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China places high importance on strengthening the comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership with Vietnam, says Xi.

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Vietnam gives top priority to developing the comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership with Vietnam, says Trong.

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The two leaders also exchange views on a number of regional and global issues of mutual concern.

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They then review cooperation documents signed by ministries, agencies and localities of the two countries.

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Later Xi honours Trong with China’s Friendship Medal in recognition of his contributions to promoting the comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership between China and Vietnam.

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In his speech, Xi hails Trong as a steadfast leader that has outlined orientations for consolidating and fostering the Vietnam – China relations.

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Xi says the honouring demonstrates friendly feelings of the Chinese Communist Party and people towards the Vietnamese leader and people, symbolizing the close bond between China and Vietnam.

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The presentation, according to the Chinese leader, shows the two Parties and peoples’ desire to pursue a better future in the coming time.

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The Vietnamese leader thanks the Chinese Party, State and people for the honour, which he says is of significance and a great source of encouragement to the development of bilateral relations between Vietnam and China.

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"I personally will try my best in my position, alongside the Vietnamese the Party, State and people, to develop the Vietnam – China relations in a healthy, stable and sustainable manner," says Trong.