Representatives of the scholars and young generations affirmed that they will do their best to contribute to fostering the two countries’ friendship.
The two countries will support each other within the ASEAN military and defence framework; maintain ASEAN's common stance on regional and international security issues.
Later in the day, Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet with Vietnamese President Võ Văn Thưởng, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ.
If approved, they believe the taxes will help secure a stable revenue stream for the State's budget and should be implemented in line with international norms.
The Chinese official reaffirmed that China sees Việt Nam as a priority in China's neighbourhood diplomacy and support the Southeast Asian nation to uphold a greater role in the region and the international arena, thus raising the voice of developing countries in solving international problems.
As an active and responsible member of the UN and the international community, Việt Nam will step up its participation in peacekeeping operations, including police-related ones
Thirty-six cooperation documents were signed between Vietnamese and Chinese ministries, agencies, sectors and localities during General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping’s State visit to Việt Nam, made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyễn Phú Trọng.
The two ladies toured the exhibition rooms and learned about documents and artifacts on display which honoured the beauty of Vietnamese women and reflected the development and changes in the role, status and life of women in society over time.
The Chinese leader affirmed that the Chinese Party, Government, and people highly value the relationship with Việt Nam, considering Việt Nam a priority in China's neighbouring foreign policy.
Leaders from both countries reached consensus on striving to boost two-way trade to US$20 billion in the time to come, and encouraging and facilitating investment and business cooperation activities of enterprises from both sides.
The State leader spoke highly of the efforts by reputable people in implementing the Party and State’s guidelines and policies, encouraging other people to comply with laws, ensuring security, social order and safety.
The welcome ceremony was held with 21-cannon salute, the highest level for a head of state.
It is the third visit to Việt Nam by Xi Jinping as the Chinese General Secretary and President. It is a reciprocal visit following Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng's visit to China last year.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said two sides should step up friendly exchanges to cement popular support for a China-Việt Nam community with a shared future
Bilateral trade has surged by four folds to more than US$130 billion in 2022 from $30 billion in 2013. The US’s direct investment in Việt Nam has approximated $12 billion as of 2023, and most major enterprises of the North American country is now present in the Southeast Asian nation.
It is the third visit to Việt Nam by the Chinese General Secretary and President since the end of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in November 2012 in his capacity as the Party General Secretary
The Vientiane leader asked for HCM City’s support in resuming the friendship and cooperation agreement between HCM City’s District 5 and Vientiane’s Sikhottabong district after a temporary suspension due to COVID-19.
Overall, since last year, the relationship between the two Parties and countries has maintained a very positive and robust development momentum. We are full of confidence in the development and future of the relationship," Chinese Ambassador to Việt Nam Xiong Bo remarked.
