Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang. Photo: Cong Tuyen/TTXVN

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has reiterated that Vietnam views the enhancement and development of Vietnam-China relations as a strategic priority within its broader foreign policy framework. During his participation in the 21st China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) in Nanning, Guangxi, China, on September 24, Ho Duc Phoc held talks with Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee.

In welcoming Ho Duc Phoc and the Vietnamese delegation to the CAEXPO opening ceremony, Vice Premier Ding emphasized the longstanding friendship between China and Vietnam. He underscored China's steadfast support for Vietnam’s economic development and modernization, tailored to its unique socialist path.

Ho Duc Phoc conveyed greetings and well-wishes from Vietnam’s top leaders to their Chinese counterparts, congratulated China on its upcoming 75th National Day, and commended the successful organization of CAEXPO and CABIS. He highlighted China’s pivotal role in regional and global economic dynamics and expressed sincere gratitude to the Chinese government and Guangxi authorities for their warm and respectful reception.

The Deputy Prime Minister underscored that Vietnam’s Party, State, and people consistently regard the consolidation and growth of Vietnam-China relations as a strategic priority. He expressed a strong desire to work with China to ensure that bilateral ties continue to develop in a stable, healthy, and sustainable manner.

Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in Vietnam-China relations, particularly following recent high-level visits that have shaped the strategic direction of bilateral ties. They agreed on the need to build a Vietnam-China Community of Shared Future, reflecting the strategic significance of their partnership.

To further deepen bilateral relations, the two Deputy Prime Ministers agreed to intensify coordination between ministries and localities to effectively implement high-level agreements. They emphasized the importance of practical cooperation across various sectors to ensure continued progress in the relationship. Ho Duc Phoc proposed the active arrangement of high-level visits and the effective implementation of key exchange mechanisms. He also urged enhanced cooperation on infrastructure connectivity, particularly cross-border rail and road links. Additionally, he requested Chinese support for Vietnam’s feasibility studies on the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong standard gauge railway and the planning of the Lang Son-Hanoi and Mong Cai-Ha Long-Hai Phong standard gauge railways. He also called for further market access for Vietnamese agricultural and aquatic products and encouraged Chinese investment in high-quality, technologically advanced projects in Vietnam. Furthermore, Ho Duc Phoc advocated for expanded cultural, educational, aviation, and tourism exchanges.

Ho Duc Phoc also highlighted the need for both nations to collaborate closely in managing their land border, strictly adhering to high-level agreements, and maintaining peace and stability at sea. He emphasized the importance of managing and resolving maritime disputes in accordance with international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982.

Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang welcomed and supported Ho Duc Phoc’s proposals, reaffirming that China places a high priority on its relationship with Vietnam. He expressed a desire to continue strengthening political trust, expanding practical cooperation, and deepening people-to-people exchanges, while effectively managing differences to build a Vietnam-China Community of Shared Future with strategic significance.

Earlier in the day, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc met with the Chairman of Huawei's Asia-Pacific region, as well as leaders from the China Energy Engineering Group (CEEC) and Power China. He also held a meeting with Liu Ning, Secretary of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Party Committee.

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