In a significant step towards strengthening regional ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vietnamese President To Lam jointly witnessed the signing of several bilateral cooperation documents in Beijing on Monday. The leaders, both serving as General Secretaries of their respective Communist Parties, held extensive talks before the signing ceremony.
The agreements span a wide array of sectors, reflecting the depth and breadth of China-Vietnam relations. Key areas of cooperation include party schools, connectivity projects, industrial development, finance, customs inspection and quarantine protocols, healthcare initiatives, media and news organization collaborations, local government partnerships, and programs aimed at improving people’s livelihoods.
This comprehensive approach signifies a mutual commitment to fostering economic growth, enhancing cultural exchanges, and promoting regional stability. The collaboration in media and news organizations is expected to bolster information sharing and media cooperation between the two countries.
During President Lam’s visit, the two sides are also set to release a joint statement. This statement will focus on further strengthening the China-Vietnam comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and advancing the construction of a community with a shared future. This initiative underscores both nations’ dedication to cooperative development and shared prosperity in the Asian region.
The meeting and subsequent agreements mark a milestone in China-Vietnam relations, paving the way for enhanced cooperation and mutual benefit.
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Xi Jinping, To Lam attend cooperation document signing ceremony
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