During the meeting, part of the 7^th China-ASEAN Expo, the Deputy PM expressed his admiration for Guangxi’s recent achievements despite the global economic crisis.

Vietnam has been Guangxi’s biggest economic partner for 11 years, he said, adding that the bilateral cooperation in culture, education, and tourism has always been promoted.

Mr. Trong praised the recent Vietnam-China Youth Festival, saying that it has helped bring into full play the traditional relationships between the two countries.

He also asked both sides to take the initiative to implement signed agreements in order to boost the relationships between the two countries’ localities.

Mr. Guo Shengkun said Guangxi will spare no effort to boost the cooperation with Vietnam, especially in economics, trade, and culture.