Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosts a reception in Hanoi on July 11 for Chinese Ambassador Xiong Bo who comes to say goodbye at the end of his tenure. (Photo: VGP)

The PM praised the diplomat’s significant contributions to the friendship and cooperation between the two countries, especially his efforts in promoting and arranging many visits by high-ranking leaders of the two Parties and countries, notably the China visit by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in October 2022, and the trip to Vietnam by Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping in December last year.

PM Chinh suggested competent agencies of the two countries closely coordinate with each other to early materialize the cooperative contents that the two sides had agreed upon during his recent trip to China for the 15th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting of the New Champions and working sessions.

Regarding maritime issues, PM Chinh said the two countries should adhere to important common perceptions reached by their high-ranking leaders, the agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea-related issues between Vietnam and China, and international law, while promoting the role of maritime negotiation mechanisms and well controlling the situation at sea in accordance with the new position of the bilateral relations.

Ambassador Xiong said he will further contribute to the implementation of such common perceptions, and the building of the community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.