(VOVworld) - The Vietnam – China Friendship Association held a meeting to mark the 63 years of diplomatic ties in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday. The association has helped improved bilateral cooperation and friendship, as Consul General Zhai LeiMing puts it: “History shows that China- Vietnam’s good friendship serves both people’s interests. The two countries’ future is linked to both people’s happiness and efforts to make China – Vietnam friendship last forever.”