(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomed the state visit by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping to Hanoi on Monday, hailing it as the most important high-level engagement in bilateral ties this year.
 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping (Photo: VOV) |
Highlighting Vietnam’s recent socio-economic progress, PM Chinh reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to its “three strategic breakthroughs” and “strategic quartet” approach, which prioritises advancements in science and technology, a lean and efficient administrative system, private sector growth, and an independent, self-reliant, and globally integrated economy.
To nurture bilateral ties, PM Chinh proposed strengthening political trust to guide overall relations, maintaining regular exchanges between top Party and State leaders, and institutionalising contacts between the two prime ministers. He advocated for enhanced national defence and security cooperation as a cornerstone of the relationship and called for mutual support within multilateral frameworks.
He urged both nations to improve the quality and effectiveness of practical cooperation, particularly in railway development, with a focus on credit arrangements, technology transfer, and workforce training. He proposed the early signing of an ODA loan agreement to begin construction of the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway in 2025, while also advancing other key routes such as Dong Dang–Hanoi and Mong Cai–Ha Long–Hai Phong. He further called for balanced and sustainable trade growth, urging China to facilitate greater market access for Vietnamese agricultural products and other goods.
PM Chinh also proposed that the two sides continue to build a borderline of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development, and maintain peace and stability at sea, thereby creating a favourable environment for each country’s development.
 The meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping in Hanoi on April 14. (photo: VOV) |
The Chinese leader affirmed that the Party and Government of China remain committed to a policy of friendship with Vietnam and always consider Vietnam a priority in their neighbourhood diplomacy.
Xi also affirmed China’s willingness to expand the import of Vietnamese agricultural products and to encourage Chinese enterprises to increase high-quality investment in Vietnam.
He reiterated China’s firm support for Vietnam’s socialist path, tailored to its specific circumstances, and stated that China stands ready to work with Vietnam to build a community with a shared future between the two countries. This cooperation, guided by the six major orientations, is expected to contribute to the advancement of humanity.