On the afternoon of June 26, at the Great Hall of the People (Beijing, China), within the framework of a working trip to attend the 2024 WEF Dalian Conference and work in China, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that developing a stable, sustainable and long-term relationship with China is a consistent policy, an objective requirement, a strategic choice and a top priority in Vietnam's foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification.

Vietnam supports China's development, successfully completing the "second centenary" goal, and successfully building socialism with Chinese characteristics.

On the Chinese side, General Secretary and President Xi Jinping affirmed that China highly values ​​and always considers relations with Vietnam a priority in its overall neighborly foreign policy; affirmed support for Vietnam in protecting national independence and dignity...

Discussing the bilateral cooperation relationship, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested that the two sides cooperate to build large, highly symbolic projects with practical and sustainable effectiveness.

Once again, he suggested that the two sides accelerate the connection of transport infrastructure, especially cooperation in connecting railways, roads, and border gates within the framework of connecting "Two Corridors, One Belt" with "Belt and Road" and welcomed China to increase high-quality investment in Vietnam.

Emphasizing the importance of agricultural trade to the people, consumers and businesses of the two countries, the Prime Minister suggested that the two sides promote local cooperation to become a new growth driver, study and build pilot economic cooperation zones across the border, expand economic cooperation at border gates, and build smart border gates.

Other localities proactively strengthen cooperation, connect regional development strategies, expand cooperation in finance, banking, education, health, etc.

Appreciating the cooperation proposals of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, General Secretary and President Xi Jinping affirmed that China supports Vietnam in accelerating the country's industrialization and modernization, and together with China and other countries, building stable and sustainable supply and production chains in the region and the world.

General Secretary and President Xi Jinping hopes that the two sides will further strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, and tourism, promote the complementarity and geographical advantages between the two economies, and consider piloting cross-border economic zones.

Mr. Tap affirmed that China is ready to expand the import of high-quality goods from Vietnam.

The Chinese leader also affirmed that the country will continue to deepen comprehensive reforms and promote the development of new quality production forces, which will bring opportunities for the two sides to implement trade cooperation, cooperation in connecting road and rail transport, and connecting the digital economy.

The Chinese government supports businesses to increase investment in Vietnam, especially in high-tech and emerging industries.

The two sides also discussed international and regional issues of mutual concern, agreed to jointly control and properly handle disagreements, and maintain peace and stability at sea.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested that both sides seriously implement high-level common perceptions, respect each other's legitimate interests in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and not let maritime disputes affect the friendly relations between the two countries.