Ms Yan said the two legislatures need to boost cooperation in a more effective and practical manner, thereby elevating relations between the two Parties and States to a new height. 

The Chinese official expressed her belief that the delegation’s ongoing visit will continue to put in place measures aimed at developing the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, especially in security and national defence. 

She took this occasion to thank Vietnam for supporting earthquake victims in northwest China’s Qinghai province both materially and spiritually.

Le Quang Binh, head of the National Assembly’s Committee for National Defence and Security, told his host that Vietnam always attaches importance to expanding its relationship with China - a relationship which was founded by late Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Mao Zedong and has been nurtured by generations of leaders of both nations. 

As neighbours, Vietnam and China share various similarities and both are currently undertaking a renewal process, Binh said, adding that they can learn from each other’s experiences. 

Earlier, the Vietnamese delegation held talks with the NPC’s Committee for Foreign Affairs and met with Deputy Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun and Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Sun Jianguo. 

VNA