Vietnam, China appreciate bilateral ties

The two prime ministers lauded the progress in Vietnam - China ties over the past many years, especially after Vietnamese Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong's visit to China in late October last year. Meanwhile, PM Li Qiang underscored that China considers the relationship with Vietnam one of the top priorities in its general neighboring foreign policy. China supports Vietnam in the development of socialism and is willing to cooperate with the latter to deepen bilateral ties, heard the talks. Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang (R) highly values Vietnam’s significant contribution to the China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (left side) holds talks with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang in China, September 16, 2023.