General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee To Lam and General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping (Photo: VOV)

At the talks, which took place right after the official welcome ceremony for the Chinese leader, Lam welcomed Xi’s state visit, noting its significance during the Year of Vietnam-China Humanistic Exchange and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

The Vietnamese leader expressed confidence that the visit would mark a new milestone in the enduring friendship between the two Parties and nations, contributing to further deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and advancing the building of a Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic importance.

Xi noted that choosing Vietnam as the first destination for his overseas visits this year reflects the high value the Chinese Party and State place on bilateral relations, as well as the deep bond shared by the two countries.

He affirmed that China adheres to a persistent policy of friendship with Vietnam, always considers Vietnam a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy, and supports Vietnam’s prosperous development and people’s happiness.

General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping at the talk. (Photo: VNA)

The two leaders agreed that the relationship between the two parties and two countries has made remarkable strides in recent years, guided by the six major orientations. Strategic exchanges at all levels have been frequent, and substantial cooperation has progressed in many areas, particularly in economic and trade ties, which have seen considerable growth. The foundation of friendship has been further strengthened, with highlights in tourism, education, culture, and local exchanges. The two countries have also collaborated effectively in multilateral mechanisms, maintaining open discussions on existing issues.

Both sides affirmed their commitment to strictly adhering to the ASEAN–China consensus on the implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and to promoting a substantive and effective Code of Conduct in the waters (COC), aligned with international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam  and the Vietnamese delegation at the talk (photo: VOV)

On Monday’s evening, General Secretary To Lam held an official banquet in honor of General Secretary and President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Vietnam.

Mr. Lam said: “In a trustful and sincere spirit, General Secretary and President Xi Jinping and I held a highly successful meeting and reached many important and comprehensive common understandings on major orientations and measures to promote the relationship between our two Parties and two countries, making it increasingly substantive and elevating it to new heights in the new era of prosperity and development for both nations. The fruitful outcome, along with the shared understandings reached during his meetings with President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, will generate new momentum, promote stronger development, and contribute positively to the progress of each country, fulfilling the aspirations of our two peoples.”

General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping said: “At a new historical starting point, China is ready to work with Vietnam to stay true to our original aspiration of friendship and shared mission, to closely follow the overarching goal of the 'Six Enhancements,' and to solidly build a China–Vietnam community with a shared future. Together, we will pursue the path of socialist modernization, bringing greater benefits to the peoples of both countries and contributing to the building of a 'community with a shared future for mankind.”