President meets staff of Vietnamese representative agencies in Beijing

The Vietnamese State leader briefed participants on the purpose of his trip, while stating that along with realising the common perceptions reached by leaders of the two Parties and countries during Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to China last October, it also aims to affirm Vietnam’s support to initiatives benefiting peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

It also gives a chance for the Vietnamese President to meet with heads of state and heads of delegations from different countries and international organization to discuss a score of measures to enhance the efficiency of comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and the countries and organizations, Thuong said.

Informing the participants about the domestic socio-economic situation recently, Thuong said that the Party and State consistently pursues a foreign policy of being a friend, trustworthy partner and responsible member of the international community.

On the foundation of national interests, Vietnam is willing to set up diplomatic relations, cooperate closely and expand partnership with all countries on the principle of equality, fairness, ensuring national independence, territorial integrity and respect for international law for peace and development in the region and the world, he said.

He underscored the significance of the Chinese market to different sectors of Vietnam, especially agricultural products, and asked the agencies to pay attention to maintaining, expanding and developing the market.

The President also hailed the efforts of officials and staff of the Vietnamese embassy and diplomatic agencies in China in organising visits of delegations from the Party, State, sectors and agencies at all levels to China, expressing his hope that they will continue to overcome all difficulties to complete all assigned tasks.

Earlier the same day, President Thuong visited a model of new-style rural area in Xiaoludian village in Heizhuanghu township in Chaoyang district, which is about 20km from Beijing downtown. The village is famous for the traditional profession of ornamental fish farming.