Chinese media spotlights phone talks between top Vietnamese, Chinese leaders
(VOVWORLD) - Chinese media gave wide coverage to Wednesday’s phone talk between Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam and Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping.
 Party chief To Lam holds phone talks with Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping, January 15, 2025. (Photo: qdnd.vn) |
According to Xinhua News Agency, Xi said he was glad to talk with Lam at the turn of the year and on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
Xi said that over the past six months there has been comprehensive progress on issues the two have reached a consensus on.
According to the China Central Television (CCTV) website, Xi said that, since its 13th National Congress, the CPV has led the Vietnamese people in overcoming multiple difficulties and challenges and gaining new achievements in the cause of socialist construction and renewal.
In a front-page article published on Thursday, the People's Daily quoted Lam as saying that Vietnam will continue to give top priority to developing relations with China, and strengthening strategic communication between the two Parties and countries.
It said the two leaders announced the official launch of the Year of Vietnam-China Humanistic Exchanges in 2025, delivered New Year greetings to each other, and wished the people of the two countries good luck and well-being.