Vietnam, China continuously develop comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership
Vietnam hopes to work with China to well implement common perceptions of the two countries’ senior leaders, and strengthen political trust and increase the efficiency of cooperation in all fields, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong has said.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam hopes to work with China to well implementcommon perceptions of the two countries’ senior leaders, and strengthenpolitical trust and increase the efficiency of cooperation in all fields,Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong has said.
In a pre-recorded speech sent to Chinese people via theChinese Embassy in Vietnam on the occasion of the 71st anniversaryof Vietnam-China diplomatic ties (January 18), Cuong affirmed that the neighbourlyfriendship “both as comrades and brothers” nurtured by Presidents Ho Chi Minhand Mao Zedong and other generations of leaders has become a valuable asset ofthe two Parties, States and peoples, and both sides have responsibility formaintaining and promoting the relationship.
In the past year, despite impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,the bilateral relations maintained the growing trend.
The year 2021 is of great significance for both countries asVietnam will carry out tasks and targets set out by the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and China will fulfill thefirst centenary goal and prepare for the organisation of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
Vietnam wishes to, together with China, well control differenceson the basis of respecting each other’s legitimate interests and in conformitywith international law, Cuong said, believing that with joint efforts, thecomprehensive strategic cooperative partnership will continuously beconsolidated and deepened.
Meanwhile, in his pre-recorded speech, Chinese Ambassador toVietnam Xiong Bo spoke highly of achievements of the bilateral relations overthe past 71 years.
As 2021 is significant to both countries, China and Vietnamshould intensify solidarity, share opportunities and together face challenges.
China is willing to, together with Vietnam, consolidatepolitical trust, grasp thoroughly development orientations of the two Partiesand States, maintain high-level exchanges and create favourable conditions forthe bilateral relations in the new era./.
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The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong (Photo: VNA) 
