In a move to strengthen ties, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of accelerating maritime cooperation with Vietnam. Speaking during a meeting with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Wang highlighted the mutual commitment to building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future.
Wang stressed the need for collaboration across various sectors, including trade, digital economy, green development, new energy, and key minerals. He also called for enhanced people-to-people exchanges to deepen public sentiment and solidify the friendship between the two nations.
The discussions also focused on maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea. Both officials reiterated their dedication to managing differences and promoting consultations on the Code of Conduct in the region, aiming for win-win cooperation and the resolution of conflicts.
Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son echoed Wang's sentiments, reaffirming Vietnam's prioritization of China in its foreign policy and a willingness to closely coordinate on high-level exchanges, connectivity, trade, investment, and local cooperation.
Both sides committed to safeguarding international justice, practicing true multilateralism, and supporting each other on critical issues, ensuring a harmonious and prosperous relationship moving forward.
