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China's Top Legislator Concludes Visit to Vietnam

Strategic Insights

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Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, in a telephone conversation with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 2, discussed progress in bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of economy, trade, border, and security. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to the 'One Country, Two Systems' principle and expressed support for the national reunification and development of Taiwan. The two also exchanged views on pressing international and regional issues, including climate change, pandemic, and international security. Vietnamese leaders also congratulated China on its national development achievements, highlighting the importance of China as a 'good neighbour, good friend, good comrade, and good partner.'

Key Takeaways:

  • Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China, concluded his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
  • During the three-day visit, Zhao paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh and attended the grand ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of Vietnam on September 2.
  • Zhao was received by Party General Secretary To Lam and State President Luong Cuong, and had a meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
  • NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man hosted a welcome ceremony and held talks with Zhao, and co-chaired the first meeting of the cooperation committee between the Vietnamese NA and the Chinese NPC.
  • The two sides praised the inaugural meeting under the newly established bilateral inter-parliamentary cooperation mechanism, highlighting it as a vivid demonstration of close and effective cooperation and high political trust between the two legislatures.
  • Vietnamese leaders congratulated China on its national development achievements, expressing support for the 20th National Congress of the CPC and the 'second centenary goal' to build a modern, prosperous, and harmonious socialist power.

Statistics:

  • 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of Vietnam was celebrated on September 2.
  • The first meeting of the cooperation committee between the Vietnamese NA and the Chinese NPC was co-chaired by NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man and NA Chairman of the Standing Committee of the NPC of China Zhao Leji.
  • The inaugural meeting under the newly established bilateral inter-parliamentary cooperation mechanism demonstrated close and effective cooperation and high political trust between the two legislatures.

Sources:

  • [1] Zhao Leji. "Official Visit to Vietnam." Communique, September 2.
  • [2] Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "Wang Yi discusses China-Vietnam ties with Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh over phone." Communique, September 2.

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