Chinese Delegation Arrives in Vietnam for Official Visit

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Vietnamese officials welcomed a high-ranking delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese government as they arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on August 31. The delegation, led by Zhao Leji, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China, is in Vietnam for a three-day official visit at the invitation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man. During their visit, the Chinese delegation will attend a ceremony celebrating the 80th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day of Vietnam and co-chair the first meeting of the cooperation committee between the Vietnamese NA and the Chinese NPC.

Key Takeaways:

  • The visit underscores the two countries' mutual respect and strong political will to deepen their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
  • The top Chinese legislator's official visit and co-chairmanship of the first meeting of the cooperation committee between the Vietnamese NA and the Chinese NPC will strengthen legislative cooperation and reinforce achievements across diplomatic channels of the Party, State, Government, parliament, and people.
  • The visit provides a solid political foundation for stronger, more stable, and effective collaboration in all aspects, including politics - diplomacy, defence - security, trade, investment, science - technology, and people-to-people exchanges.
  • China's ambassador to Vietnam, He Wei, said the trip is an opportunity for the Chinese Party and Government to extend their warm congratulations to their Vietnamese counterparts on the 80th National Day, reflecting China's respect for the bilateral ties and the building of a Vietnam - China community with a shared future.
  • The visit demonstrates China's strong support and close friendship with Vietnam, affirming mutual support and shared commitment to the path of socialism, implementing common perceptions between senior leaders of the two Parties and nations, and advancing the building of the Vietnam - China community.

Statistics:

  • The Chinese delegation will spend three days in Vietnam for an official visit.
  • The visit is made at the invitation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
  • The Chinese delegation will attend a ceremony celebrating the 80th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day of Vietnam on September 2.

Sources:

  • "Chinese delegation begins three-day visit to Vietnam", Vietnam News, August 31, 2023.
  • "Chinese official visit deepens Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership", Communist Party of Vietnam, August 31, 2023.
  • "China-Vietnam ties enjoy smooth growth, breakthroughs, and results", Xinhua, August 31, 2023.