The Dragon’s Embrace: Premier Li Qiang’s Historic Vietnam Visit
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Hanoi commenced with a meeting with General Secretary and President To Lam at the Party Central Committee Headquarters. The two leaders agreed to strengthen the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic partnership through party diplomacy, state diplomacy, and cultural exchanges. Peace and stability in the East Sea were also highlighted as mutual priorities.
Premier Li emphasized China’s commitment to developing strong relations with Vietnam, stating that it is a priority in their neighborhood diplomacy. He affirmed China’s consistent support for Vietnam’s renewal, development, and socialist ideals.
On October 13, Premier Li and his delegation paid their respects to President Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted an official welcoming ceremony for Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the same day.
During their talks, the two prime ministers announced the opening of the Ban Gioc-Detian Waterfall Scenic Spot on October 15, 2024. Chinh requested expedited procedures for the Vietnamese Consulate General in Chongqing and promoted trade cooperation. He also emphasized the importance of market accessibility for high-quality Vietnamese agricultural products.
Prime Minister Chinh also requested China’s support in establishing a Trade Promotion Office in Haikou and similar offices in Chengdu and Nanjing. He suggested effective implementation of signed railway cooperation agreements, including technology transfer and human resource development for modern railway industries.
Following their discussions, the prime ministers oversaw the signing of 10 cooperation documents spanning transportation, customs, education, agriculture, media, and banking.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, emphasizing the importance of legislative and supervisory roles in promoting bilateral relations. He also highlighted the value of exchanging institutional improvements and building a socialist rule-of-law state under the Party’s leadership.
Li proposed three initiatives to enhance future exchanges and cooperation, including regular strategic dialogues and effective implementation of the cooperation mechanism between the National People’s Congress of China and the National Assembly of Vietnam. He also advocated for strengthening public support through cultural exchanges and educating youth about the countries’ friendship.
On October 13, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the Vietnam-China Business Forum, aiming to enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries.
Both sides agreed to promote infrastructure, digital economy, finance, and energy cooperation by encouraging closer business connections. They pledged to facilitate sustainable development for enterprises and investors in each other’s markets.
Premier Li highlighted the economic and trade cooperation between China and Vietnam as a cornerstone of their comprehensive strategic partnership. He expressed confidence in the potential for further economic development between the two nations.
On the evening of October 13, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Qiang immersed themselves in Vietnam’s cultural heritage, experiencing the UNESCO-recognized Quan Ho folk singing and the traditional art of Dong Ho folk paintings.
The two leaders tried their hand at creating Dong Ho folk paintings, a traditional Vietnamese art form.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang paid a courtesy call on his Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Minh Chinh, in Hanoi on the evening of October 12. The meeting, which took place during Premier Li’s official visit to Vietnam, also included a courtesy call on Party General Secretary and President To Lam.
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