The Party leader received Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong and Minister of National Defence Dong Jun who co-chaired the first ministerial-level “3+3” strategic dialogue on foreign affairs, national defence and public security with their Vietnamese counterpart in Hanoi on the same day.

He conveyed his greetings and best wishes to Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China, and thanked the Communist Party of China and leader Xi personally for their support for the recent 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

He also congratulated China on its development achievements and expressed confidence that the country would effectively implement its socio-economic development plans in the coming years.

The Party leader described the inaugural 3+3 strategic dialogue mechanism between the two countries as an important step in strengthening political trust and strategic coordination, demonstrating their shared responsibility in maintaining regional peace, stability and development.

Sharing outcomes of the 14th National Party Congress, the Vietnamese Party chief reaffirmed that amid complex global developments, Vietnam continues to pursue an independent, self-reliant and diversified foreign policy, while adhering to its “Four No’s” defence policy and respecting international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

Reaffirming that developing relations with China is a top priority and a strategic choice in Vietnam’s foreign policy, Party leader To Lam noted that both Parties and countries have built a solid political foundation for stable bilateral ties, with significant contributions from the diplomatic, defence and public security sectors.

Looking ahead, he stressed that the top priority for both sides is to further strengthen strategic alignment so that Vietnam–China cooperation can deliver more concrete outcomes and tangible benefits for the two peoples.

He also affirmed his readiness to maintain close exchanges with the Chinese leader to continue guiding ministries, sectors and localities of both countries from the outset of the new term to ensure the positive development of Vietnam–China relations.

He called on the relevant agencies of the two countries to take the lead in implementing high-level consensus and to develop the 3+3 strategic dialogue into a model cooperation mechanism.

The foreign ministries of both sides were encouraged to strengthen coordination in organising high-level exchanges and promoting practical cooperation between ministries, sectors and localities, particularly in economic and trade relations and infrastructure connectivity.

The Party leader highlighted railway cooperation as a key area that could facilitate trade and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

In the fields of defence and security, the Vietnamese leader proposed that both sides continue effectively implementing existing cooperation mechanisms while strengthening coordination in law enforcement, crime prevention and safeguarding political security.

He noted that expanded cooperation between the defence and public security forces of the two countries would help strengthen strategic trust and create a stable environment for development.

At the same time, he stressed the importance of managing and resolving maritime differences through peaceful means in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in order to maintain peace, stability and mutual trust.

For their part, Chinese officials reaffirmed that China considers Vietnam a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy and expressed readiness to work closely with Vietnamese agencies to effectively implement the agreed cooperation directions.

Both sides also agreed to expand cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, science and technology, artificial intelligence, education, tourism and people-to-people exchanges, further deepening the Vietnam–China relationship in the coming years.

Vietnam and China launch first “3+3” ministerial strategic dialogue

VOV.VN - Vietnam and China launched the first ministerial-level “3+3” strategic dialogue on foreign affairs, national defence and public security in Hanoi on March 16, a new cooperation mechanism aimed at strengthening strategic coordination and political trust between the two countries.