The Prime Ministers of Viet Nam and China have reached consensus on the measures required to deepen the two countries' strategic co-operative partnership.
The Prime Ministers of Viet Nam and China have reached consensus on the measures required to deepen the two countries' strategic co-operative partnership.
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| Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (R) meets Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Hanoi on Sunday. |
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang held talks in Hanoi on Sunday, following a welcome ceremony for Li, who is making an official visit to the country until Tueaday.
Dung said the visit of his Chinese counterpart would contribute to furthering the friendly ties between the two Parties, countries and peoples.
Li said his visit demonstrated the Chinese Government's resolve to deepen the traditional friendship and expand mutually-beneficial ties with Viet Nam .
He extended condolences from the Chinese Party, State and people to Vietnam over the death of General Vo Nguyen Giap, an outstanding military leader and a close friend of the Chinese people.
The two sides held in-depth discussions on their recent relations. They agreed on five measures in order to enhance their strategic co-operative partnership and enhance political trust between the two nations while maintaining regular contact between leaders, ministries, departments and localities.
It was agreed that the neighbours would promote co-operation in economics and trade, with a target lifting two-way trade to US$60 billion by 2015. Measures will be taken to sustain the trade balance, expand financial and monetary links and foster resilience to financial risks.
Working groups will be set up to promote infrastructure and monetary co-operation.
The two countries will deploy key transport connectivity projects, including the construction of highways linking Lang Son and Hanoi and Mong Cai and Ha Long, in addition to a potential Lao Cai – Hai Phong high-speed railway.
Viet Nam and China will also increase people-to-people exchange, thus strengthening social foundations. Together they will co-host the second youth festival later this year.
The two leaders both pledged to work together to build a shared borderline of peace and prosperity and to work together at regional and global forums to achieve international stability.
On maritime issues, both host and guest agreed to implement an agreement on the basic principles guiding the settlement of sea-related disputes.
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| The two leaders both pledged to work together to build a shared borderline of peace and prosperity and to work together at regional and global forums to achieve international stability. |
The two sides will make full use of the Government-level negotiation mechanism on territorial borders as well as consultations and friendly negotiations to seek essential and long-term solutions acceptable to both sides.They will actively consider transitional solutions that have no impact on each side's stance, including researching and discussing development co-operation. In such a spirit, the two sides agreed on the establishment of a working group on maritime co-operation in the framework of the governmental negotiation delegations on Vietnam-China border.
The two government leaders agreed to accelerate the working pace of joint groups on based in waters off the mouth of the Tonkin Gulf and on co-operation in less sensitive issues at sea.
Co-operation on maritime environment protection, marine scientific research, search and rescue at sea, disaster prevention and maritime transport connectivity will be accelerated.
The two sides agreed to exercise tight control over maritime disputes and not to make any move that can further complicate or extend tensions, instead pledging to make proper use of the hotlines between the two foreign ministries and the two agriculture ministries to promptly and suitably deal with arising problems. At the same time, the two sides will continue to seek effective measures to control disputes and maintain the overall good relations between Viet Nam and China and peace and stability in the East Sea.
The two sides agreed to fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties (DOC) in the East Sea and strive for an early conclusion of the Code of Conduct (COC) in the East Sea on the basis of consensus.
Premier Li invited Dung to visit China. The Government leader accepted with pleasure.
Following their talks, the two leaders witnessed the signing of a series of bilateral co-operation documents, including an agreement on the opening of trade promotion agencies in each other's countries and a joint project on researching sea and island environmental management in the Tonkin Gulf.
Dung and his Chinese counterpart later met with press on the outcomes of their talks.
(Source:VNS)
