PM Dũng, Premier Wen talk of ways to enhance VN-China relations

VGP – In their talks held today in Hà Nôi, Vietnamese PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao exchanged opinions on many important issues relating to the bilateral relationship.

October 28, 2010 8:16 PM GMT+7

Vietnamese PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (R) and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Hà Nội, October 28, 2010 – Photo: VGP/Nhật Bắc

PM Dũng emphasized the necessity of increasing high-ranking visits to cement and deepen the bilateral ties as well as launching a hotline for senior leaders right in 2010.

Economically, the two countries should balance their two-way trade towards reducing Việt Nam’s import excess while China facilitates the entry of Vietnamese exports, especially agricultural and marine products, into its market. A 5-year plan on trade and economic development between Việt Nam and China should be finalized and signed soon.

Regarding border issues, PM Dũng underlined the significance of the completion of border demarcation and landmark planting work. He suggested the early finalization of necessary documents on tourism cooperation at the Bản Giốc Waterfall and free navigation of boats at the Bắc Luân Estuary.

The Vietnamese PM showed his confidence that sea-related issues would be settled in line with the good friendship between the two countries and international laws.

For his part, Chinese Premier Wen confirmed China’s willingness to maintain high-ranking contacts with Việt Nam and boost discussions and working sessions at different levels for stronger mutual understanding.

China also wants to strengthen its journalism cooperation with Việt Nam, said Premier Wen.

He stressed economic and trade cooperation as an important component of the bilateral comprehensive cooperation, urging the two sides to ink the 5-year plan on trade and economic development in order to establish sustainable trade relations.

By Hà Ninh