Meeting with member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning in Beijing on October 11, Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man proposed that both sides continue to strengthen the three pillars of political, material, and social relations between the two countries; and promote substantive cooperation, according to quochoi.vn.
The meeting took place within the framework of his official visit to China to co-chair the second session of the Cooperation Committee between the National Assembly of Vietnam and the National People's Congress of China.
During the meeting, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man conveyed congratulations on the 77th National Day of the People's Republic of China (October 1, 1949 - October 1, 2026) from General Secretary and President To Lam and other senior Vietnamese leaders. He congratulated and highly appreciated China's significant theoretical and practical achievements in its reform and opening-up and modernization efforts, including important contributions from the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Expressing appreciation for the successful state visit to China by General Secretary and President To Lam, Chairman Wang Huning welcomed and valued the important visit of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and the high-level Vietnamese delegation, which will contribute to effectively implementing the common understanding between the top leaders of the two Parties and countries.
Chairman Wang Huning affirmed that China always values its relationship with Vietnam and is ready to adhere to high-level common understanding and the six major orientations to advance the China-Vietnam Community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Both sides highly appreciated the important and comprehensive developments in Vietnam-China relations in recent times, with increasing political trust; deepening and reliable exchanges and cooperation between legislative bodies, front organizations, and the National Committees of both countries; substantive cooperation in various fields achieving many new breakthroughs; and vibrant and rich people-to-people exchanges.
Enhancing Effective Economic Cooperation
To further consolidate the three pillars of political, material, and social relations between the two Parties and countries in the future, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man proposed that both sides continue to promote high-level and multi-level exchanges, strengthen defense-security cooperation, and support the development and enhancement of the international role and position of both countries.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed a desire for both sides to enhance effective cooperation in economic-trade, investment, and connectivity, bringing tangible benefits to the people, with a focus on accelerating cooperation in building railway lines connecting the two countries and international intermodal transport; further opening the market for Vietnamese agricultural products; creating more significant changes in science and technology, and effectively implementing the Vietnam-China Tourism Cooperation Year.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man also suggested that both sides further promote the special and important role of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in consolidating the foundation of public opinion; enhancing exchanges and interactions between mass organizations of the two countries; and promoting friendly propaganda about Vietnam-China relations.
Promoting Comprehensive Cooperation Between Both Sides
Highly appreciating and agreeing with the cooperation proposals of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, Chairman Wang Huning suggested that both sides continue to promote comprehensive cooperation across all channels and levels, effectively implementing high-level exchange plans. He also urged full use of mechanisms such as the 3+3 strategic dialogue on diplomacy, national defense - security, and bilateral cooperation steering committee.
At the same time, they should strengthen cooperation in exchanging theories and experiences in party building and national governance. Further promote high-quality strategic development connections between the two countries, accelerate railway projects connecting the two countries, and promote cooperation in trade, investment, smart border gates, cross-border economic cooperation zones, science and technology, artificial intelligence, digital economy, and green economy to achieve specific progress soon.
Chairman Wang Huning affirmed that China is ready to facilitate the import of more Vietnamese agricultural products and supports Chinese enterprises in increasing investment in Vietnam.
Chairman Wang Huning expressed appreciation for the important contributions of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man to the friendly cooperation between the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; affirming that the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference values and supports friendly exchanges between the peoples of the two countries, especially the younger generation.
Additionally, he suggested that both sides effectively implement people-to-people exchange programs such as the Red Journey; well organize the China-Vietnam Tourism Cooperation Year, and expand cooperation in tourism, education, culture, and local exchanges.
Both sides also agreed to coordinate more closely in multilateral forums, support each other in successfully organizing APEC 2026 and 2027; and better manage and resolve disagreements, contributing to maintaining peace and stability at sea and in the region.
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