In an exciting display of camaraderie and strategic vision, Chinese premier Li Qiang met with Vietnamese prime minister Pham Minh Chinh in Tianjin Municipality on the Chinese mainland, setting the stage for dynamic cooperation as the 2025 Summer Davos approaches. This meeting comes during a landmark year celebrating 75 years of strong diplomatic ties, with both leaders echoing a deep, brotherly friendship 🤝.
The discussion followed general secretary Xi Jinping's successful visit to Vietnam in April, reinforcing comprehensive strategic cooperation. Facing an unpredictable global environment, the leaders agreed to align their development strategies, promote projects that integrate the Belt and Road Initiative with the Two Corridors and One Economic Circle strategy, and boost collaboration in artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and green development 🚀. Li also welcomed Vietnam as a potential BRICS partner, emphasizing a shared commitment to upholding free trade and a stable multilateral trading system.
Beyond economic ambitions, both sides are set to enhance cultural, tourism, education, and media exchanges. A series of activities is planned under the banner of the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchange, promising fresh and engaging opportunities for both peoples.
Vietnam’s prime minister expressed strong support for deepening high-level exchanges and practical cooperation, underlining the importance of strategic communication and mutual trust to foster a more balanced global economic order and regional stability 🌏.
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