Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with the Chinese Prime Minister.

This afternoon in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam has always considered developing relations with China as an objective requirement, a natural and strategic choice, and a top priority in its foreign policy.

Vietnam believes that China will continue to develop and play an important role in global development, security, and civilizational issues.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also provided information on the strong reforms Vietnam is implementing under the leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, headed by General Secretary To Lam.

Prime Minister Li Qiang welcomed and highly appreciated Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's participation in the WEF Conference held in China for the third consecutive time, demonstrating Vietnam's high regard and top priority for China and Vietnam-China relations.

Prime Minister Li Qiang expressed his support for Vietnam's successful achievement of its development goals and the successful organization of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Reviewing the achievements of cooperation, the two Prime Ministers agreed that the relationship between the two Parties and the two countries has made strong and substantive progress with many positive highlights...

Both sides agreed to promote the continued effective implementation, bringing the common understanding between the top leaders of the two Parties and two countries, and the results of the meetings between the two Prime Ministers, into reality.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested that both sides further enhance the pivotal role of security and defense cooperation. The two countries need to improve the quality and effectiveness of cooperation in various fields, maintaining the operation of intergovernmental working groups on land infrastructure, currency; maritime cooperation and cooperation committees on economic and trade, science and technology.

The two countries need to explore establishing new working groups in the fields of education, training, finance, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.

The Prime Minister proposed that both sides simultaneously implement three standard-gauge railway lines connecting Vietnam and China, with priority given to accelerating the commencement of construction of the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong line in December 2025.

The Prime Minister hopes that China will provide support in terms of preferential loans, technology transfer, human resource training, and cooperation with Vietnam in building a comprehensive and modern railway industry.

The Prime Minister requested that China expand imports of Vietnamese agricultural products, strengthen cooperation in electricity linkages, accelerate the construction of smart border gates, and study pilot models for building cross-border economic cooperation zones.

The Prime Minister proposed that the two sides cooperate in investing in and constructing large-scale projects that symbolize the bilateral relationship, further deepen cooperation in science and technology, innovation, healthcare, culture, sports, tourism, and aviation; strengthen local cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, especially among the younger generation; and support each other within multilateral frameworks.

China is ready to accelerate the alignment of its development strategies with Vietnam.

Prime Minister Li Qiang affirmed that China is ready to expand imports of many high-quality products and goods from Vietnam, and encourages capable enterprises to invest in Vietnam in AI, digital economy, green economy, next-generation 5G, and satellite applications.

Prime Minister Li Qiang expressed his hope that the two countries would successfully hold the 17th Session of the China-Vietnam Bilateral Cooperation Steering Committee and the strategic dialogue mechanism between the three ministries of Foreign Affairs, Public Security, and National Defense.

China is ready to accelerate the alignment of its development strategies with Vietnam. Prime Minister Li Qiang expressed his appreciation for Vietnam's desire to soon begin construction of standard-gauge railway lines connecting the two countries.

Accordingly, Prime Minister Li Qiang proposed that the two sides hold the first meeting of the Joint Committee on Railway Cooperation soon, expedite feasibility studies, and adopt the best approach for construction based on scientific principles, safety, and standards.

China is ready to expand imports of many high-quality products and goods from Vietnam, and encourages capable businesses to invest in Vietnam in AI, digital economy, green economy, next-generation 5G, satellite applications, etc.

During the talks, the two Prime Ministers engaged in in-depth, sincere, and frank discussions on maritime issues, agreeing to work together to better manage and resolve disagreements, and maintain peace and stability.

The two Prime Ministers also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern, agreeing to maintain coordination and cooperation in regional and international forums. Prime Minister Li Qiang welcomed Vietnam's decision to become a partner of BRICS.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/thu-tuong-pham-minh-chinh-gap-thu-tuong-trung-quoc-2414673.html