China’s Top Legislator Zhao Leji meets with Vietnam’s Top Leader To Lam
In a significant bilateral meeting held in Beijing on August 19, 2024, Zhao Leji, China’s top legislator and chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, sat down with To Lam, the Vietnamese president and general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee. The meeting between the top leaders of China and Vietnam highlighted the strong and enduring relationship between the two neighboring nations.
Strengthening Strategic Consensus and Cooperation
During the meeting, Zhao Leji reiterated China’s commitment to working closely with Vietnam to uphold the strategic consensus agreed upon by the top leaders of both countries. He emphasized the importance of advancing the construction of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, aimed at enhancing mutual cooperation and contributing to each other’s socialist modernization efforts. The focus on strategic cooperation underscores the deep-rooted ties and shared interests between China and Vietnam.
Zhao Leji also expressed the willingness of China’s NPC to collaborate with the National Assembly of Vietnam in implementing bilateral cooperation agreements. He highlighted the importance of leveraging the counterpart exchange mechanism to facilitate multi-channel cooperation and enhance the exchange of legislative and supervisory experiences between the two countries. By providing a solid legal foundation for the construction of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, both nations can further strengthen their partnership.
To Lam reciprocated the sentiments expressed by Zhao Leji, reaffirming Vietnam’s commitment to deepening practical cooperation with China across various sectors. He underscored Vietnam’s strategic choice to prioritize the development of relations with China, emphasizing the significance of maintaining close exchanges between legislative bodies. By promoting closer cooperation and enhancing the construction of a community with a shared future, Vietnam aims to strengthen the strategic significance of its partnership with China.
Promoting Comprehensive Cooperation and Exchange
The meeting between Zhao Leji and To Lam also focused on promoting comprehensive cooperation and exchange between China and Vietnam. Both leaders highlighted the importance of enhancing economic, trade, and cultural ties to foster mutual development and prosperity. By leveraging existing mechanisms for cooperation and exploring new avenues for collaboration, China and Vietnam aim to deepen their partnership across diverse fields.
Zhao Leji emphasized the need for closer economic cooperation between China and Vietnam, emphasizing the potential for further integration and synergy. By strengthening trade relations and promoting investment flows, both countries can capitalize on their complementary strengths and drive economic growth. The focus on economic cooperation underscores the mutual benefits that can be derived from enhanced collaboration between China and Vietnam.
To Lam echoed the sentiments expressed by Zhao Leji, emphasizing Vietnam’s commitment to expanding cultural exchanges and enhancing people-to-people ties with China. He highlighted the importance of fostering cultural understanding and promoting mutual respect between the two nations. By deepening cultural cooperation and promoting educational exchanges, Vietnam aims to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation with China.
Building a Community with a Shared Future
The meeting between Zhao Leji and To Lam underscored the shared commitment of China and Vietnam to building a community with a shared future. Both leaders emphasized the importance of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit in shaping the future of their partnership. By upholding the principles of cooperation, inclusivity, and sustainability, China and Vietnam seek to create a strong and resilient community that benefits both nations and their people.
Zhao Leji reiterated China’s commitment to promoting a community with a shared future with Vietnam, emphasizing the need for mutual understanding and trust. By fostering closer ties and deepening cooperation, both countries can work together to address common challenges and seize opportunities for mutual development. The focus on building a community with a shared future reflects the shared vision of China and Vietnam for a prosperous and harmonious partnership.
To Lam reaffirmed Vietnam’s dedication to advancing the construction of a community with a shared future with China, highlighting the importance of mutual cooperation and solidarity. By upholding the values of friendship, cooperation, and mutual benefit, Vietnam aims to deepen its partnership with China and contribute to regional stability and prosperity. The commitment to building a community with a shared future underscores the enduring bond between China and Vietnam.
In conclusion, the bilateral meeting between China’s top legislator Zhao Leji and Vietnam’s top leader To Lam reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between the two nations. By emphasizing strategic consensus, comprehensive cooperation, and the construction of a community with a shared future, China and Vietnam have demonstrated their commitment to deepening their ties and advancing mutual development. The meeting represents a significant step forward in strengthening the strategic partnership between China and Vietnam, ushering in a new era of cooperation and collaboration between the two neighboring nations.
