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Việt Nam and China's government officials engage in discussions in Malaysia.

Priority must be given to railway collaboration, according to Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính. He emphasized his eagerness to initiate the Lào Cai - Hà Nội - Hải Phòng railway line construction this year, with intentions of receiving support from China in terms of favorable loans,...

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Primary focus needs to be on strengthening railway partnerships, according to Prime Minister Phạm...
Primary focus needs to be on strengthening railway partnerships, according to Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính. He stated his intention to initiate the development of the Lào Cai – Hà Nội – Hải Phòng railway line this year. He also expressed a desire for China's assistance, particularly in the form of favorable loans, technology sharing, and workforce training.

Việt Nam and China's government officials engage in discussions in Malaysia.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur during the latter's official visit to Malaysia and the 46th ASEAN Summit.

During their discussion, PM Chinh extended warm greetings from Vietnam's Party General Secretary, State President, National Assembly Chairman, and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat to Chinese President Xi Jinping and other high-ranking leaders. He acknowledged Xi's recent state visit to Vietnam as a historical milestone that forged a long-term strategic path for bilateral ties.

Emphasizing the significance of their first meeting since Xi's visit, PM Chinh expressed Vietnam's readiness to collaborate closely with China and maintain regular communication with the State Council and Premier Li. He proposed accelerating the realization of the common perceptions reached by the top leaders, as well as increasing high-level strategic exchanges, strengthening economic, trade, and investment collaboration, and expanding scientific-technological and innovative relationships as new engines for bilateral relations.

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of prioritizing railway cooperation, reaffirming Vietnam's commitment to beginning construction of the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Haiphong railway line this year and seeking Chinese support through preferential credit, technology transfer, and human resources development.

Premier Li reciprocated greetings from Xi to Vietnam's high-ranking leaders and expressed appreciation for the warm reception during Xi's visit. He agreed with PM Chinh's proposed priorities, affirming China's determination and readiness to collaborate closely with Vietnam's government to fulfill the shared visions of the top leaders, increase high-level strategic exchanges, bolster political trust, and advance practical cooperation, particularly in trade, quality investment, and railway connectivity.

The two leaders also consented to work together with ASEAN member states to maintain regional peace and stability and push for the early finalization of an effective and substantive Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) that aligns with international law and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). They also discussed some global issues of mutual concern.

Recent developments in China-Vietnam relations include the resumption of the China-Vietnam international passenger rail service and efforts to accelerate railway projects connecting the two countries. These efforts aim to improve transportation connections and facilitate economic cooperation between China and Vietnam. No specific information about the agreements discussed during the meeting was provided.

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  • China-Vietnam international passenger rail service resumed, aiming at enhanced economic and people-to-people relations. [Sources: 2][3]
  • Vietnam accelerates three key railway projects to connect with China, with construction expected to start by the end of 2025. [Sources: 4][5]

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính held talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur. VNA/VNS Photo

  1. The discussion between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Qiang highlighted the importance of strengthening economic, trade, and investment collaboration, with a focus on scientific-technological and innovative relationships as new engines for bilateral ties.
  2. Premier Li agreed with PM Chinh's proposed priorities, affirming China's readiness to collaborate closely with Vietnam's government in areas such as trade, quality investment, and railway connectivity.
  3. The two leaders also agreed to work together with ASEAN member states to maintain regional peace and stability and push for the early finalization of an effective and substantive Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) that aligns with international law and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
  4. In the realm of technology, recent developments include the resumption of the China-Vietnam international passenger rail service and efforts to accelerate railway projects connecting the two countries, aiming to improve transportation connections and facilitate economic cooperation.
  5. Amidst global issues of mutual concern, the general news also reported that China and Vietnam are working towards the peaceful resolution of war-and-conflicts, with policy-and-legislation playing a key role in the process.
  6. As the world grapples with the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology on labor and trade, it is essential to consider the impact on China-Vietnam relations, as the two countries continue to prioritize collaboration and mutual growth.

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