Vietnamese, Chinese communist party officials hold talks
Head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung held an online talks with Liu Jianchao, head of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on July 6.
Hanoi (VNA) - Head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung held an online talks with Liu Jianchao, head of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on July 6.
During the talks, the Vietnamese party official conveyed the best regards of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other senior Vietnamese leaders to Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders; and congratulated the CPC on its 101st founding anniversary (July 1, 1921-2022) and achievements the Chinese people have achieved under the leadership of the CPC.
Trung also exchanged views with his Chinese counterpart on specific cooperation measures between the two Parties in the coming time, including implementing land border agreements to facilitate cross-border trade activities, and enhancing peace and cooperation in the East Sea.
He also thanked the CPC Central Committee’s International Liaison Department for its provision of medical equipment and supplies for Vietnam in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
Liu, for his part, spoke highly of Vietnam's achievements in Party building, socio-economic development, and anti-corruption work.
The two sides spotlighted the positive development of the relationship between the two Parties and countries, saying that this was reflected by regular exchanges and meetings between their senior leaders; and cooperation among ministries, sectors and localities of the two nations.
They agreed to continue realising the common perceptions of high-ranking leaders of the two Parties and countries; and work closely to contribute to promoting the implementation of bilateral cooperation plans, including maintaining high-level exchanges and meetings; organising theoretical seminars between the two Parties; and strengthening cooperation in training cadres and connections between ministries, sectors and local Party committees of the two countries./.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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Views of the online talks (Photo: VNA) 
