Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam proposed China to boost cooperation in high-tech fields during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on August 19.

Party General Secretary and President Lam suggested the two sides to promote cooperation in science and technology, innovation, green transition, digital transformation and hi-tech agriculture.

He also suggested China continue opening up its market for high-quality farm produce from Vietnam, accelerate its large-scale and high-quality investment projects with modern technologies in Vietnam and soon pilot smart border gates.

He welcomed China’s engagement in developing three standard-gauge railway projects that connect the two nations.

Welcoming Lam on his first state visit to China, which is also his first overseas trip in his new role as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, Premier Li said that the visit reflects the high importance and top priority that the Vietnamese Party and State place on the bilateral relationship.

He noted that the two countries need to stay consistent with their cooperation structure and win-win development, expressed his readiness to maintain exchanges at all levels, improve rail connection between Vietnam and Europe via China, accelerate the feasibility study of the Lao Cai – Hanoi - Hai Phong railway, make planning for the Dong Dang – Hanoi, and Mong Cai – Ha Long – Hai Phong railways, and facilitate Vietnamese high-quality agro-fishery products’ entry into China.

Holding that the two countries boast huge potential for cooperation, the two leaders agreed to make joint efforts to bolster political and economic confidence, effectively build the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, taking the bilateral ties to a new development period.