Boost economic cooperation and patiently settle disputes 

During the State-level visit to China, State President Tran Dai Quang and Chinese leaders reached an important common awareness of orientations and measures to strengthen political trust, reinforce friendship, promote cooperation and maintain peace in a healthy and sustainable way.

The two sides discussed and reached consensus on practical measures to foster the a healthy and sustainable cooperation of economics. China will evaluate Vietnamese milk and dairy products’ standards while accelerating legal procedures to import some Vietnamese fruits in addition to maintaining trade links in agriculture, forestry and fishery products, and facilitating the opening of Vietnamese trade promotion offices in China. Vietnam wants Chinese businesses to implement hi-tech and environmentally friendly investment projects in Vietnam which are suitable for Vietnam’s demand and strategy on sustainable development.

The two sides agreed to step up affiliation in agriculture, environment, science, technology, and transport; protect and use cross-border water resources sustainably and manage and inspect nuclear safety.
 

Party General Secretary /President of China Xi Jinping chairs the welcoming ceremony
for State President Tran Dai Quang at the Great Hall of the People. Photo: Nhan Sang/VNA

Party General Secretary /President of China Xi Jinping talks with State President Tran Dai Quang. Photo: Nhan Sang/VNA

The two leaders witness the signing ceremony of five cooperation documents between the two nations. Photo: Nhan Sang/VNA

State President Tran Dai Quang has a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. Photo: Nhan Sang/VNA

State President Tran Dai Quang meets with the Chairman of the Standing Committee
of the Chinese National People's Congress Zhang Dejiang. Photo: Nhan Sang/VNA

State President Tran Dai Quang has a meeting with the Chairman of the Chinese People's
Political Consultative Conference Yu Zhengsheng. Photo: Nhan Sang/VNA 

State President Tran Dai Quang meets with a member of the Chinese Politburo Standing Committee Liu Yunshan. Photo: Nhan Sang/VNA

State President Tran Dai Quang attended and addressed a seminar on Viet Nam-China economic and trade cooperation in 2017.
Photo: Nhan Sang/VNA


State President Tran Dai Quang has a reception for Chinese intellectuals and representatives
of the Vietnam – China Friendship Association. Photo: Nhan Sang/VNA

State President Tran Dai Quang and his wife visit the old street of Fuzhou city, Fujian province. Photo: Nhan Sang/VNA

Regarding the East Sea issue, they discussed deeply, sincerely and frankly issues at sea, agreeing to abide by the important perception reached by Party and State leaders and the “Agreement on They discussed basic principles guiding the settlement of issues at sea between Vietnam and China” and controlling marine disputes without carrying out actions to complicate the situation and expand disputes. Both sides want to manage disputes at sea in a practical manner and will take no action that could complicate and expand disputes.  They also want to maintain peace and stability in the East Sea and implement comprehensively and efficiently the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and soon build a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC). 
 

Equal and win-win cooperation 

Attending the high-level forum on the Belt and Road Initiative, State President Tran Dai Quang said that Vietnam welcomes regional economic connectivity initiatives, including the “Belt and Road Initiative”. The nation is willing to cooperate with China and other countries in research, establishment and implementation on common projects and contribute to implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals through 2030.

State President Tran Dai Quang, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Putin
and heads of delegations at the Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention & Exhibition Center. Photo: Nhan Sang/VNA

State President Tran Dai Quang, Chinese President Xi Jinping and
heads of delegations attending the forum pose for a photo. Photo: Nhan Sang/VNA 

Sharing his standpoint of cooperation within the framework of the high-level forum on the Belt and Road Initiative, the Vietnamese leader emphasised that the sustainable development between nations should be based on the principles of consent, equality, voluntariness, transparency, openness, mutual respect, mutual benefit and compliance with the UN charter and international law. Vietnam’s contributions were highly appreciated and there were many ideas mentioned in the joint statement.

On the occasion, State President Tran Dai Quang had many bilateral meeting with leaders of nations to discuss measures to promote further cooperation. Many leaders applauded and supported Vietnam to successfully organise the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting 2017.
 

The high-level forum on the Belt and Road Initiative took place on May 14-15, 2017 in Beijing, China with the participation of about 1,200 delegates from 100 nations, international organisations and enterprises.

 

By VNA/VNP