Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed the city enhance exchanges with Vietnamese localities, particularly Ho Chi Minh City. He called for deeper, result-oriented cooperation in trade, investment, and strategic development — especially in sectors where Shanghai has strengths and Vietnam has demand, such as transport infrastructure, smart and green cities, and innovation.

The fact that both the top leaders paid mutual visits within a year fully reflects the strategic nature and the high level of China – Vietnam relations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.