Vietnam’s Party and State leaders praised China’s achievements and expressed their delight at the development of Vietnam-China comprehensive cooperation based on the "16-word" motto (friendly neighbourliness, comprehensive co-operation, durable stability and future-oriented vision) and the "four-good" spirit (good neighbours, good friends, good comrades and good partners).

They affirmed Vietnam’s consistent determination to strengthen ties with the Chinese people, adding that Vietnam will spare no effort to boost mutual understanding, and bring the strategic partnership to new heights.

**On September 30, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-China Friendship Association (VCFA) held a ceremony to mark the 61^st anniversary of China’s Independence Day.

Addressing the gathering, which included Vuong Thua Phong, Vice Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for External Relations; Ho Xuan Son, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; VUFO’s Permanent Vice Chairman Tran Dac Loi; and Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Sun Guoxiang, VCFA chairman Doan Manh Giao sent his best regards to Chinese Party and State leaders and the Chinese people. He said VUFO and VCFA will work closely with China to promote friendship between the two countries.

The Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam reviewed China’s recent achievements and expressed his thanks to VUFO and VCFA for their contributions to the development of the relationship.