Top Chinese legislator concludes official visit to Vietnam
Vietnam believes that the Chinese Party, State, and people will successfully achieve the goals of the 20th National Party Congress and complete the “second centenary goal” on schedule, building China into a modern, prosperous, civilised, harmonious, and beautiful socialist power that makes greater contributions to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Zhao Leji, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, attends the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of Vietnam on September 2. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) -𝔍 Zhao Leji, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, on September 2 concluded his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
During the three-day visit, the top Chinese legislator laid a wreath and and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi; visited the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace; and attended the grand ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of Vietnam on September 2.
Zhao was received by Party General Secretary To Lam and State President Luong Cuong, and had a meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Meanwhile, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man hosted a welcome ceremony and held talks with the top Chinese legislator, and co-chaired the first meeting of the cooperation committee between the Vietnamese NA and the Chinese NPC.
Congratulating China on its national development achievements, the Vietnamese leaders emphasised that as “a good neighbour, good friend, good comrade, and good partner” of China, Vietnam believes the Chinese Party, State, and people will successfully achieve the goals of the 20th National Congress of the CPC and complete the “second centenary goal” on schedule, building China into a modern, prosperous, civilised, harmonious, and beautiful socialist power that makes greater contributions to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Zhao congratulated the Vietnamese Party, State, and people on their victories in national liberation and reunification, as well as their historic development achievements. He wished the 14th National Congress of the CPV success, heralding a new era for Vietnam.
The two sides discussed and emphasised the importance of Vietnam–China relations within each country’s foreign policy.
At the first meeting of the cooperation committee between the Vietnamese NA and the Chinese NPC, the two sides praised the inaugural meeting under the newly established bilateral inter-parliamentary cooperation mechanism, highlighting it as a vivid demonstration of close and effective cooperation and high political trust between the two legislatures. They agreed that the meeting serves as an important platform for sharing experience and discussing parliamentary cooperation orientations to facilitate and promote bilateral collaboration./.
The trip is expected to strengthen Vietnam’s partnerships with important partners in the region and the world, showcase its achievements after 80 years of independence, and spread a positive and reliable image of the country and its people.
A deep understanding of the ties’ characteristics and principles is important to ensure that the Vietnam – China ties develop along the right course, Pan stated.
The Chinese media highlighted President Xi’s proposals of promoting collaboration in areas such as connectivity, digital economy, AI, and experience-sharing in building free trade zones and special economic zones, thereby contributing to modernisation in each country.
Vietnam will continue assisting Timor-Leste in effectively participating in ASEAN’s activities and keeping pace with the bloc’s development, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Malaysia on September 16 as part of his official trip to the country.
Conditions must be in place so that equipment, infrastructure, and facilities serving the congress can be put into trial operation on November 15, said Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu.
Vietnam will continue to actively support Timor-Leste in effectively participating in and actively contributing to the ASEAN Community, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung affirmed on September 16.
Russia attaches importance to advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, identifying Vietnam as one of its leading partners in the region, said Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board.
Lifelong learning must be seen not only as an individual need but also as the key to raising intellectual standards, building human resources, and driving innovation and breakthroughs for rapid and sustainable socio-economic development, helping every citizen become a useful member of society.
Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh urged the two sides to highly prioritise railway cooperation, effectively utilise the Vietnam – China Joint Railway Cooperation Committee, and ensure the groundbreaking of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway project in 2025.
Party General Secretary To Lam called for Russia's support in helping Vietnam manage and sustainably utilise its maritime space in a way that aligns with each country’s interests and contributes to peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong has offered congratulations to his Mexican counterpart Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on the 215th Independence Day of Mexico (September 16, 1810–2025).
The visit is a step to implement the Vietnam-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, thereby fostering cooperation in all fields in a more substantive and effective manner.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the country’s new growth drivers stem from the organic linkages among the resolutions, explaining that international integration opens the door to the world, while stable and green energy is a prerequisite for production, schools, and hospitals. He added that high-quality education and training will supply engineers, doctors, and public service managers. A modern health system with strong preventive foundations will keep people healthy so they can study, work, and innovate.
The Politburo’s Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW on international integration in the new context marks an important milestone in Vietnam’s integration journey, reaffirming that global engagement is a strategic engine driving the nation into a new era, stated Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung while addressing a national conference on September 16 to implement key Politburo’s resolution, including Resolution 59.
Building on the Politburo’s Resolution No. 55-NQ/TW dated February 11, 2020, the new resolution defines energy security as a core pillar of national security that is directly linked to political stability, economic growth, national defence and global integration, Nghi said.
All preparations for the unit, comprising 169 officers and soldiers, have been completed, and the personnel are ready to embark on their mission on September 26.
Minister of Public Security Gen. Luong Tam Quang hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 16 for Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board.
The top legislator’s attendance at AIPA-46 is made at the invitation of Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives Dato' Johari Bin Abdul, who is also AIPA-46 President, while his official visit is made at the invitation of President of the Malaysian Senate Dato’ Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah.
The PM highlighted focal points in the scheme - institutions and policies; management and governance; investment resources with a target of 5% of total public investment for education and 3% for higher education; teacher and talent development; student support; autonomy and innovation in educational institutions; and digital and foreign language capacity.
The Vietnamese community in Japan, now nearly 700,000 strong and the second-largest foreign community in the country, has not only integrated well into the host society but also actively maintained its cultural identity, language and traditions.
