Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced on March 17, 2026, that China and Vietnam achieved broad alignment during the inaugural ministerial meeting of their "3+3" strategic dialogue, focusing on diplomacy, defense, and public security. The discussions, held in Hanoi, underscored both nations' commitment to deepening cooperation amid evolving global dynamics.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized that the two sides engaged in detailed exchanges on safeguarding political security, advancing defense collaboration, and addressing shared challenges in law enforcement. He highlighted their mutual recognition of the growing advantages of socialist systems in maintaining stability and development.
Key outcomes included agreements to coordinate high-quality development initiatives with high-level security measures, support reforms in each other's economic policies, and strengthen interdepartmental cooperation. Both nations also pledged to address differences constructively while mitigating risks that could affect bilateral ties.
In a notable alignment on global issues, Wang stated that China and Vietnam agreed to uphold the United Nations-centered international system and oppose unilateralism. The dialogue further solidified plans to advance China's global initiatives, positioning the two countries as collaborative stakeholders in regional and international governance.
