PM Dung spoke highly of the results of the talks on border and territory issues between the two countries, describing them as an important step to promote friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

He said Vietnam is pleased to see that bilateral cooperation has proved effective, particularly in politics, diplomacy, culture and education and training. 

In 2010, the two countries coordinated in successfully organising Vietnam-China Friendship Year and the 60th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.

The constant growth of two-way trade benefits Vietnam and China, he said, urging both countries to implement the one-belt and two-economic-corridor programme and early conclude negotiations to sign a five-year cooperation plan.

Regarding the border and territory issues, the PM approved the agreements reached during talks between the two sides, and urged the two countries to effectively carry out them.

On land border issues, both sides needed a common voice and co-ordinated efforts for the early signing of an agreement to facilitate free travel of ships at the mouth of the Bac Luan river and deal with cooperation and exploitation of tourism potential in the Ban Gioc waterfall area.

Regarding the East Sea, basing on the spirit of both comradeship and brotherhood, PM Dung proposed the two sides talk and seek fundamental and long-lasting solutions which are acceptable to both sides for the common benefit of peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

Agreeing with the PM’s viewpoint on the East Sea, Deputy FM Zhang said that the issue needs to be solved on the basis of the comradeship and diplomatic ties between the two countries, to consolidate and strengthen the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

He informed PM Dung of the outcomes of his talks with Deputy Foreign Minister Ho Xuan Son on land and sea border issues between Vietnam and China .

China always attaches importance to its relations with Vietnam and wishes the two sides would continue to boost cooperation in diplomatic, cultural, economic and political areas, Deputy FM Zhang affirmed.