Top Chinese leader’s visit to Vietnam a turning point in bilateral ties: scholar
As two socialist countries, China and Vietnam need to maintain solidarity and engage in mutually beneficial cooperation, contributing to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Cheng Hanping, Director of the Vietnam Research Centre at the Zhejiang University of Technology (Photo: VNA)
Beijing (VNA) – The state visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping from April 14-15 will lift the two countries’ relations to a new height, contributing to peace and stability in the region, according to a Chinese scholar.
In an interview granted to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Beijing, Cheng Hanping, Director of the Vietnam Research Centre at the Zhejiang University of Technology, said that as this year marks the 75th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations, the upcoming visit holds significant importance in shaping the future direction of this relationship, especially as the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is approaching.
As two socialist countries, China and Vietnam need to maintain solidarity and engage in mutually beneficial cooperation, contributing to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
In a world of increasing uncertainties and changes, the strategic cooperation between the two neighbours serves as a testament to their commitment to upholding multilateralism and globalisation, while jointly pursuing shared interests, Cheng stated.
The expert expressed his belief that the China-Vietnam relationship will continue to grow stronger and that their "six major orientations" will be further enhanced.
He went on to affirm that the two economies are highly complementary, enabling b♑oth sides to tap into the potential for collaboration, expand the space for shared interests, and bring tangible benefits to the two countries' people./.
Top Chinese leader Xi Jinping's Southeast Asia tour, his first overseas trip of the year, holds major significance for fostering the comprehensive development of China’s relations with Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia, as well as with ASEAN as a whole.
This is Xi's first overseas visit in 2025, his fourth visit to Vietnam as China's top leader, and the second within his current term. It demonstrates the high regard that the Chinese Party and State, as well as the leader personally, place on strengthening the friendly neighbourliness and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and China.
The visit will be made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and State President Luong Cuong.
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