Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue receives Chinese Ambassador
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue received Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo in Hanoi on January 15, ahead of the 70th founding anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (January 18).
The meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue (third, right) and Chinese Ambassador Xiong Bo (third, left) in Hanoi on January 15 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Vuong DinhHue received Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo in Hanoi on January 15,ahead of the 70th founding anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties(January 18).
The Chinese diplomat conveyed his Party andState leaders’ New Year greetings to their Vietnamese counterparts, voicing hisdelight to see that bilateral relations have been growing well and cooperationhas attained many positive outcomes.
He noted the two sides have made thoroughpreparations for the celebration of the bilateral diplomatic relations’ 70thanniversary, adding that he believes the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategiccooperative partnership will continue developing in the time ahead.
According to Deputy PM Hue, over the last 70years, the Parties, States and peoples of the two nations have given enormousand precious support to each other, which has contributed to the success of thenational liberation and socialism building in each country.
He said in recent years, leaders of the twoParties and States have maintained contact and meetings through which they havereached many important common perceptions in the enhancement of the traditionalneighbourliness, political trust, economic partnerships, and settlement ofoutstanding issues. Relations between Vietnamese and Chinese localities havealso been thriving, thus contributing to their countries’ overall relations.
On the basis of achievement obtained over thelast seven decades, the Deputy PM asked both sides to press on withimplementing the agreements and common perceptions reached by their leaders,and promote positive, healthy and stable cooperation in all fields for the sakeof the two peoples./.
Developing the Vietnam-China traditional relationship in a more fruitful, stable and healthier manner is the common responsibility of both sides and also an inevitable and objective requirement in accordance with the basic interests and aspirations of the two countries’ people, said a senior Party official.
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-China Friendship Association (VCFA) on January 14 co-hosted a reception on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (January 18).
The establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and China on January 18, 1950 was an important historical milestone, opening up a new period in the traditional relations between the two nations.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 26 visited the Memorial Hall of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Pudong district, a development model in the new era of Shanghai as well as China.
The resolution on tuition exemption and support in the national education system was approved with 440 out of 441 deputies present voting in favour. It takes effect from the date of its adoption and will be applied starting from the 2025–2026 academic year.
An official of HCM City attributed achievements of the two countries' relations to not only efforts by both countries' governments but also perservering support from people's organisations, businesses, and dedicated individuals.
The two sides committed to adopting breakthrough measures to broaden the scope of cooperation and further boost trade turnover in a more balanced and mutually beneficial manner, towards better responding to fluctuations in global trade and contributing to ensuring a stable and sustainable supply chain.
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.
President Luong Cuong appreciated the ambassadors' contributions to Vietnam's relations with their countries and called for continued efforts to help advance those ties.
PM Pham Minh Chinh called on the SSE and the Shanghai IFC to share their expertise with and provide technical support for relevant Vietnamese ministries and agencies during the process of building Vietnam’s own international financial centre.
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In his closing speech at the 10th plenum of the Party Central Committee in September 2024, Party General Secretary Lam declared: “With the position and strength accumulated over 40 years of renewal, and with the unity of the entire Party, people, and army, alongside new opportunities under the sound Party leadership, we now possess the essential conditions to enter a new era."
The meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue (third, right) and Chinese Ambassador Xiong Bo (third, left) in Hanoi on January 15 (Photo: VNA) 
