Vietnamese National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong made the statement comment during talks with her Chinese counterpart Yan Junqi in Hanoi on March 22.

She also expressed her wish that Vietnam can learn from Chinese experience in building its legal system, especially in economics, poverty reduction, social welfare and narrowing the development gap between urban and rural areas by promoting experience exchange between the two legislative bodies

Yan Junqi, Vice Chairwoman of the National People’ Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, agreed that the two sides should promote cooperation in all fields, at both bilateral and multilateral forums.

It needs joint efforts from the two governments and businesses to solve the imbalance in trade between the two countries, said Yan Junqi, adding that Vietnam also need to promote its production while China will create favourable conditions for Vietnamese investors operating in the country.

China has been one of Vietnam’s leading trade partners since 2004 with two-way trade turnover surpassing their target of US$15 billion, hitting US$16 billion in 2007. Bilateral cooperation in culture, sports, tourism, education and training has been strengthened.

The Year of Vietnam-China Friendship 2010 will see numerous activities to celebrate the 60^th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.

Earlier, on March 20-21, Yan Junqi and the NPC delegation visited Ho Chi Minh City and had working session with Pham Phuong Thao, Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee.