Hanoi Party Committee Secretary Pham Quang Nghi is leading a delegation to visit China at the invitation of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee.
At a 10 September reception, Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli congratulated Vietnam on its renewal achievements attained under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
He reiterated the importance China attaches to its friendship and cooperation with Vietnam and highlighted recent progress in relations between the two Parties, States, and peoples.
He noted Nghi’s fruitful talks with his Beijing counterpart Guo Jinlong and expressed hope the Hanoi Party leader’s visit will consolidate mutual political trust.
Nghi said the visit aims to bolster Vietnam- China comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership and promote exchange and cooperation between their two capitals.
He said China’s views on the traditional friendship are reflected in the priority Vietnam assigns to cultivating the relationship.
During the September 9 talks with Guo Jinlong, the two leaders briefed each other on the status of their respective cities and discussed expanding exchange and friendship ties between Hanoi and Beijing.
The Hanoi delegation has also visited a number of Beijing’s and Shanxi’s prestigious economic and cultural centres to learn from their urban management and cultural preservation experience.
