Hanoi celebration highlights Vietnam-China diplomatic ties
The establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and China was an important historical milestone, opening up a new period in the traditional relations between the two nations.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung addresses the celebration in Hanoi (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Theestablishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and China was an importanthistorical milestone, opening up a new period in the traditional relationsbetween the two nations, said Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.
Speaking at a ceremony to celebrate the 68th anniversary of diplomatic relationsbetween the two countries (January 18, 1950) in Hanoi on January 20, Trung saidthe Vietnam-China traditional friendship is a valuable asset of the twoParties, States and their people.
He urged the two sides to work hard to nurture and foster the relations.
The Deputy Foreign Minister highlighted positive development in the bilateralties in 2017, especially visits by top leaders of the two Parties and States duringthe year.
Cooperation between the two countries in economy, trade, investment, tourismand people-to-people exchange also recorded fruitful outcomes, he said.
In its foreign policy of independence, multilateralisationand diversification of international relations, Vietnam attaches greatimportance to the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation withChina, Trung affirmed, adding that this is a consistent and long-term policy, andis a strategic choice and top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy.
He expressed his belief that with efforts made by both sides, the relationswill be constantly strengthened and will make new strides forward, importantlycontributing to peace, cooperation and development in the region.
Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hong Xiao Yong also looked back atachievements in the Vietnam-China relations over the last 68 years in hisspeech.
He affirmed China attaches important to developing the friendship with Vietnamand is willing to work with Vietnam in realising common perceptions reached by thetwo countries' high-level leaders,towards deepening the Vietnam-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership./.
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As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
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The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
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Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung addresses the celebration in Hanoi (Source: VNA) 
