(VOVworld) – General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong begins an official visit to China from April 7-10 at the invitation of Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China. The visit will enhance the firm and healthy relations between the two countries. 65 years ago, on January 18, 1950, the People’s Republic of China was the first country to establish diplomatic relations with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, later to become the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Despite roller coaster bilateral ties, friendly relations and cooperation have always been the norm. 23 years after Vietnam and China normalized relations in 1991, bilateral trade revenues had risen from 32 million USD to 55 billion USD. In the last decade China has consistently been Vietnam’s biggest trade partner and second biggest importer, after the US. The two countries signed a … [Read more...] about Strengthening Vietnam-China relations for stable and healthy growth
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Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien: Major steps of development in Vietnam-China relations
The friendly relationship, comprehensive co-operation and mutual trust between Vietnam and China have seen major steps of development, according to Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien. He made the comment in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency ahead of President Tran Duc Luong's visit to China early next week. Reporter: Could you tell us the aims of President Tran Duc Luong's upcoming visit? Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien: Vietnamese State President Tran Duc Luong will make an official friendly visit to China from July 18-22, 2005 at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao. The visit will take place at a time when the two countries celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations this year. Therefore, the visit will be particularly significant, demonstrating the constant policy of our Party and government, which is to further develop Vietnam's traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation based on mutual trust with China. The visit is also evidence of the tradition of … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien: Major steps of development in Vietnam-China relations
Making Vietnam-China relations closer than ever
On October 25, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung left Beijing for Hanoi, successfully concluding his official friendship visit to China and his attendance at the 7th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM 7). Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem gave an interview on the outcome of the Government leader's visit. VOV: PM Nguyen Tan Dung's visit to China has ended in great success. Could you tell us about the specific results of his visit? Mr Khiem: During his visit, especially during his tour of southern Hainan province bordering Vietnam, PM Nguyen Tan Dung and his delegation expressed their appreciation for the miraculous and strong growth of China as well as the warm welcome given by Chinese leaders. Mr Dung held talks with senior Chinese leaders on bilateral relations and regional and international issues of common concern on a constructive, frank and friendly manner. The outstanding result was that both sides reached a consensus on measures to solidify comprehensive and … [Read more...] about Making Vietnam-China relations closer than ever
Important factor promoting Vietnam – China relations
PANO - "History has proved that the Vietnam – China friendship, which was initiated and nurtured by Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh and Chinese President Mao Zedong, has entered deeply into the hearts of the people of the two countries," former Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Qi Jianguo, Deputy Chairman of China – Vietnam Friendship Association, said at the Vietnam – China People Friendship Forum 2012, held on November 19th in Liuzhou, Guangxi, China. The former ambassador also recalled that in the meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in Nanning on September 19th, 2012, Chinese General Secretary Xi Jinping (Vice President at that time) clearly pointed out that Chinese Party and State always attaches importance to developing the relationship with Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Important factor promoting Vietnam – China relations
Vietnam-China relations in the eye of a senior diplomat
VietNamNet's Huynh Phan talked with former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan about Vietnam's foreign affairs in 2011, the year with remarkable events in foreign relations. East Sea in Party Chief's visit to China The East Sea disputes Vu Khoan is the senior diplomat who participated in the process of normalization and development of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and China, Vietnam and the US and Vietnam and the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations, which are also the major contents in this talk. More importantly, he is among several retired high-ranking officials who are still very interested in the development of the present situation and offer their successors significant clues for policy making process. Some call Vu Khoan as a "forward thinker." In your opinion, what was the most important event in Vietnam's foreign affairs in 2011? Last year, Vietnam organized the National Party Congress and National Assembly election but diplomatic activities were still … [Read more...] about Vietnam-China relations in the eye of a senior diplomat