At the meeting, the two sides briefed each other on the economic situation in their respective countries, reviewed trade and economic cooperation since the previous session, and compared notes on issues pertaining to industrial and trade cooperation to further promote trade links in the time ahead.
Trade ties between Vietnam and China has grown considerably so far with two-way trade turnover reaching nearly US$59 billion last year.
China remains the largest trading partner of Vietnam and Vietnam is now the second biggest trading partner of China among ASEAN countries.
According to Vietnam Customs, by the end of September this year, bilateral trade volume hit US$49.16 billion, up 16.1% over the same period one year earlier.
The two sides set sights on strengthening cooperation between ministries in order to solve arising problems and maintain a good comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
At the end of the session, they signed the minutes of the 9th meeting.
