Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang received Deputy Director of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission of China Bianba Zhaxi on July 26 (Photo: VGP/Hai Minh)

The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the positive development of Vietnam-China relations and both countries' efforts  to implement high-level agreements. He said Vietnam is preparing for the upcoming Vietnam-China Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation's meeting in Beijing this September.

Regarding ethnic affairs, the Deputy Prime Minister proposed enhanced coordination between the State Committee for Ethnic Affairs of China and the Committee for Ethnic Affairs of Vietnam.

Vice Chairman Bianba Zhaxi affirmed his commitment to advancing cooperation on ethnic affairs, including implementing the Cooperation Agreement on Ethnic Affairs signed in December last year.