The 13th Vietnam-China People's Forum: Fostering the foundation of friendship between the two countries

On the morning of November 24, in Hanoi , the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations coordinated with the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries to organize the 13th Vietnam-China People's Forum.

Attending the Forum were Deputy Foreign Minister Ngo Le Van; President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son; Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries Sun Xueqing; Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei; Head of the Chinese expert group Wei Huaxiang; experts, scholars and a large number of students representing the young generation of Vietnam and China.

In his opening speech, Mr. Phan Anh Son, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, emphasized that the Vietnam-China People's Forum is an important people-to-people exchange mechanism to promote exchange and cooperation between Vietnam and China.

The forum contributes to enhancing understanding and political trust, consolidating a solid social foundation between the two countries and two peoples.

The forum was held in the context that the two countries are carrying out many activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-China diplomatic relations and important political and diplomatic events were held right after high-level visits by leaders of the two Parties and two States.

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son speaks. (Photo: An Dang/VNA)

Mr. Phan Anh Son emphasized that the world situation is undergoing fundamental changes of the times. More than ever, the Vietnam-China friendship plays an important role in promoting the relationship between the two peoples, while contributing to peace and stability of countries in the region and the world.

The two sides need to increase the organization of forums, dialogues and exchanges similar to the Vietnam-China People's Forum on the people's channel and other channels to promote political trust and consolidate the foundation of Vietnam-China people-to-people relations.

Mr. Phan Anh Son expressed his belief that the 13th Vietnam-China People's Forum will attract attention, many discussions and contributions from experts and scholars of the two countries, contributing to promoting beneficial cooperation between the two countries and practical for building Vietnam-China relations in the new period.

Speaking at the Forum, Chinese Ambassador Ha Wei reviewed the historical milestones in the friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The Ambassador emphasized that the China-Vietnam friendship is a strong driving force for the two countries to realize the goal of prosperous development.

Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Ha Vy speaks. (Photo: An Dang/VNA)

Both China and Vietnam have made many marks in the cause of national construction and development. This proves the superiority of the socialist regime. The China-Vietnam friendship has always been a solid pillar for the bilateral relationship to move forward steadily, in depth, effectively and substantially.

The forum is an opportunity to review the fine traditions in the relationship between the two countries, thereby helping the younger generation to enhance understanding, promote enthusiasm and intelligence to continue to cultivate and build the "tree of friendship" between China and Vietnam to grow more and more.

Emphasizing the role of the Vietnam-China People's Forum in recent years, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Mr. Ton Hoc Khanh, said that despite all the fluctuations in the world situation, the Vietnam-China People's Forum is like a loyal messenger, connecting the people of the two countries, converging mutual trust and reaching many common perceptions.

According to Mr. Ton Hoc Khanh, this Forum should continue to create more opportunities for the youth of the two countries to conduct more exchange and cooperation activities. This will contribute to consolidating and developing the friendly relationship, promoting common values for the benefit of the people of the two countries.

The 13th Vietnam-China People's Forum will take place from November 23-27, including a number of activities in Hanoi and Quang Ninh province. In 2024, the 12th Vietnam-China People's Forum will be held in Xiangtan city, Hunan province, China./.

(TTXVN/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/dien-dan-nhan-dan-viet-trung-lan-thu-13-boi-dap-nen-tang-huu-nghi-giua-hai-nuoc-post1078951.vnp