HANOI — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday for a high-profile state visit, attending a welcome ceremony hosted by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong. The event underscores ongoing efforts to deepen diplomatic and economic collaboration between the two nations.
Xi’s visit, his first to Vietnam in five years, focuses on enhancing cross-border infrastructure projects, trade agreements, and regional security coordination. Analysts highlight the strategic timing of the trip, noting its potential to bolster supply chain resilience and investment opportunities in Southeast Asia.
The leaders discussed cooperative initiatives in green energy and digital economies, aligning with broader ASEAN integration goals. A joint statement emphasized commitments to peaceful dispute resolution in the South China Sea, though specific details were not disclosed.
Cultural exchanges also featured prominently, with plans announced to expand educational partnerships and tourism campaigns targeting the Asian diaspora. The visit coincides with the 15th anniversary of the China-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
Xi is scheduled to address the Vietnam-China Business Forum on Wednesday before concluding his trip.
