General Secretary: Vietnam always attaches importance to and gives top priority to developing relations with China

General Secretary To Lam affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to and prioritizes developing relations with China and suggested that the two sides strengthen political trust, theoretical cooperation and deepen relations between the two Parties and two States.

On November 13, General Secretary To Lam received Mr. Li Shulei, Politburo member, Secretary of the Secretariat, Head of the Propaganda Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, on the occasion of his visit to Vietnam and co-chairing the 20th theoretical seminar between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Communist Party of China.

General Secretary To Lam emphasized the importance of the highest theoretical exchange mechanism between the two Parties over the past 20 years.

The General Secretary highly appreciated the success of the workshop as a timely implementation of common awareness at a high level, which has special significance in summarizing the important achievements and lessons learned of each Party and each country on the path to socialism in accordance with practical conditions. This success also contributed to the development of theories on the model of modern socialism, while demonstrating the high level of political trust between the two sides.

General Secretary To Lam received Mr. Ly Thu Loi, Head of the Central Propaganda Department, Communist Party of China. Photo: VNA

Head of the Central Propaganda Department Ly Thu Loi expressed his sincere thanks to General Secretary To Lam and General Secretary and President Xi Jinping for sending congratulatory letters to the conference.

He reported to the General Secretary that the two sides had successfully coordinated to organize a special workshop carried out according to the common perception of the two General Secretaries to have a profound and comprehensive exchange on the path to socialism of the two countries in the new era and period of development.

Faced with the positive developments in Vietnam-China relations, General Secretary To Lam affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to and gives top priority to developing relations with China. In the new era of development of the two nations, the two Parties and two countries need to continue to cooperate in solidarity and stand side by side to firmly advance towards socialism.

Vietnam is determined to work with China to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China Community of Shared Future, which has strategic significance entering a new phase that is increasingly comprehensive, profound and sustainable.

The General Secretary suggested that both sides focus on consolidating important foundations of bilateral relations, including constantly strengthening political trust and strategic coordination between the two countries; promoting the special role of Party channel cooperation and improving the effectiveness of cooperation mechanisms at all channels and levels.

The General Secretary suggested that both sides promote higher-level connectivity between the two economies; promote balanced and sustainable trade development; further connect science and technology, especially in key new fields, and enhance training of high-quality human resources.

The General Secretary suggested that both sides work together to maintain a peaceful and stable environment for mutual development.

Mr. Ly Thu Loi affirmed that China always considers Vietnam a priority direction in its neighborly diplomacy; is ready to work with the Party and State of Vietnam to well implement high-level agreements and common perceptions, enhance political trust, deepen substantive cooperation, and elevate cultural, educational, tourism, and people-to-people cooperation.

Photo: VNA

Previously, on November 12, in Ninh Binh province, the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Communist Party of China solemnly held the 20th theoretical conference.

On the occasion of the special conference marking 20 years of regular theoretical exchanges between the two Parties, General Secretary To Lam and General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping sent congratulatory letters.

The two General Secretaries affirmed the important role of the highest theoretical exchange mechanism between the two Parties, demonstrating the strategic vision, solidarity and shared responsibility in protecting, applying and creatively developing Marxism-Leninism in accordance with the reality of each country, as well as the high level of political trust between the two Parties and two countries.

In the letter, General Secretary To Lam said this is an important occasion for the two Parties to have in-depth and comprehensive exchanges, clarifying theoretical and practical issues on the path to socialism in the new era of development.

The Communist Party of Vietnam is willing to work with the Communist Party of China to continuously deepen theoretical cooperation, share experiences in Party building, national development, social governance, and promote the development of socialist theory in the era of globalization and the fourth industrial revolution, for the benefit of the people of the two countries and a brighter future for socialism in the world.

In the letter, General Secretary and President Xi Jinping emphasized that China and Vietnam are “good neighbors, good friends, good comrades, good partners”, a Community of Shared Future of strategic significance. The two Parties’ in-depth theoretical exchanges contribute to exploring the path of socialist modernization in each country, promoting the development of world socialism, and continuously writing a new chapter of friendship between the two Parties and two countries.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/tong-bi-thu-viet-nam-luon-coi-trong-uu-tien-phat-trien-quan-he-voi-trung-quoc-2462582.html