Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday suggested Vietnam and China strengthen rail, land, and sea connectivity, soon sign an agreement on search and rescue at sea, fully resume commercial flights, and strengthen cooperation in the management of the Mekong-Lancang river basin. During talks with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang in Beijing, PM Chinh said Vietnam and China should consider developing a high-speed rail linking the two countries.
He reaffirmed that Vietnam consistently pursues the “One China” policy and supports China playing an increasingly important and active role in the region and in the world. PM Chinh proposed the two sides strengthen coordination and cooperation at regional and international forums.
He said the two countries should fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), and strive to build a substantive, efficient and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) in line with international law, including UNCLOS.
Premier Li reiterated China’s willingness to deepen substantive cooperation with Vietnam and continuously enrich the China-Vietnam comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
China will further open its market for Vietnamese goods, especially high-quality agricultural and aquatic products and fruits and encourage Chinese businesses, particularly big companies and high-tech firms, to invest in Vietnam, he said.
The two leaders agreed to promote the effective implementation of the Vietnam-China joint statement on the continued enhancement of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership; while maintaining exchanges and meetings at all levels as well as between the two Parties, the two Governments, the National Assembly of Vietnam and the National People’s Congress of China, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.
They agreed to expand collaboration in key areas such as diplomacy, defence, and security; build the shared land border into a border of peace, stability, cooperation and development; and properly control differences, maintain peace and stability at sea; and foster coordination at international and regional forums.
The two leaders exchanged views on maritime issues and affirmed the importance of properly controlling disagreements, and maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea.
Source: VOV5