Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son reaffirmed their commitment to upholding global multilateralism during high-level talks in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The meeting marked a strategic step to implement consensus reached by both nations' leaders during their April summit, signaling deepening cooperation amid shifting global dynamics.
Wang emphasized China's opposition to 'economic bullying and tariff coercion,' advocating instead for equal dialogue to resolve trade disputes. He welcomed Vietnam's new status as a BRICS partner country and pledged support for its bid to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), positioning Vietnam as a bridge between ASEAN and Eurasian security frameworks.
Bui outlined plans to expand collaboration in railway connectivity, financial technology, and cultural exchanges. He highlighted ASEAN members' enthusiasm for 'leapfrog development' in relations with China, particularly in green energy and digital infrastructure projects affecting over 650 million people across Southeast Asia.
The dialogue comes as both nations prepare for the 15th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership in 2024, with analysts noting potential ripple effects across regional supply chains and diplomatic alignments.
