The special relations of comrades as well as brothers between China and Vietnam, as Vietnamese communist leader Ho Chi Minh once described it in a poem, were highlighted by three recent overlapping top level exchanges between the two socialist neighbours.
From August 31-September 2, Zhao Leji, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), visited Vietnam at the invitation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man, leading a party and state delegation to events marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
When meeting with General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee To Lam, Zhao Leji conveyed General Secretary Xi Jinping’s cordial greetings and extended warm congratulations on the historic achievements made in the cause of the CPV and the country over the past 80 years. Zhao Leji stated that under the new circumstances, China is ready to work with Vietnam to fully implement the important common understandings reached between the top leaders of the two Parties and jointly advance the socialist modernisation endeavours in their respective countries, and accelerate the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
To Lam asked Zhao Leji to convey his sincere greetings to General Secretary Xi Jinping and expressed his gratitude for the tremendous assistance provided by China during various periods of Vietnam’s revolution and development. He said that under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, China has achieved remarkable accomplishments in development and has become a main driving force of global economic growth.
When meeting with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Zhao Leji conveyed President Xi Jinping’s best wishes to him, noting that China and Vietnam should respond to external uncertainties with the strengths of the socialist system, uphold and strengthen the leadership of the Communist Party, firmly support each other’s reform and development endeavours, leverage the exemplary role of mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation between China and Vietnam, jointly resist the countercurrents of unilateralism and protectionism, and defend international fairness and justice as well as the common interests of developing countries.
Zhao Leji attended the ceremony held at the Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and watched the military parade, mass pageantry and grand cultural performances. The Guard of Honour of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army was invited to participate in the military parade. The full text of General Secretary To Lam’s speech on the occasion may be read here.
Zhao Leji also paid respects at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and visited Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House.
Around 400 military personnel from the armed forces of China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia took part in the military parade. Receiving them on August 29, Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien extended a warm welcome and expressed gratitude to the foreign troops for their participation. He commended their determination and training efforts, noting their swift integration into rehearsals alongside the Vietnamese forces. Since their arrival, the delegations had received warm attention from both local leaders and the public, he noted.
From August 31-September 1, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Tianjin to attend the meetings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
President Xi Jinping met with him on the afternoon of his arrival. He noted that during his state visit to Vietnam in April, the two sides reached important consensus on advancing the building of the China–Vietnam community with a shared future under the new circumstances. In the context of the accelerating global transformation unseen in a century and the fluid and volatile international situation, China and Vietnam need to firm up confidence in their paths and systems, step up solidarity and cooperation, and steer the ship of the community with a shared future steadily forward in the right direction.
President Xi extended congratulations on the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and underscored China’s support for Vietnam in successfully convening the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. He said continued efforts should be made to ensure the success of the commemorative activities marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the Vietnamese youth’s “red study tours” to China and develop more programs to bring the two peoples closer together. It is important for the two sides to strengthen multilateral cooperation and uphold the shared interests of the Global South.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conveyed the cordial greetings of General Secretary To Lam and President Luong Cuong to General Secretary and President Xi Jinping and noted that the frequent high-level exchanges between the two parties and the two countries reflect their profound friendship featuring “camaraderie plus brotherhood.” Vietnam and China share common strategic interests and are fellow companions in the journey of socialism. Vietnam sees growing its relations with China as a strategic choice and top priority in its foreign policy.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong visited China, September 2-4, to take part in the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
President Xi Jinping met with his Vietnamese counterpart on the morning of September 4.
President Xi pointed out that the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War shows that a just cause enjoys great support, while an unjust one finds little. Victory will always belong to those who stand on the right side of history. China and Vietnam need to jointly remember history and honour fallen heroes, strengthen strategic coordination, preserve the outcomes of the victory in the Second World War, safeguard international fairness and justice, and stand firmly on the right side of history.
He stressed that China supports Vietnam in pursuing its socialist path that suits the country’s national conditions and in successfully convening the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. As both comrades and brothers, the two sides need to deepen the exchange of experience in governance of the party and of the country, organise a series of events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges, and deliver more benefits to the two peoples. In face of the unpopular trends of unilateralism and the law of the jungle, more and more countries have come to realise that compromise and concession will lead nowhere, and that only solidarity and self-strengthening will bring hope. President Xi Jinping said he proposed the Global Governance Initiative with the aim of making the global governance system more just and equitable. China is ready to work with Vietnam to safeguard the common interests of the Global South, and contribute more positive energy to the world.
President Luong Cuong warmly congratulated China on successfully holding the events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin. He said that the two important events have demonstrated China’s international standing and influence. Vietnam believes that China will continue to develop further, achieve the goals of Chinese modernisation, and play a bigger role in promoting peace and development in the region and the world. For Vietnam, the relationship with China carries strategic significance and is a top priority in its foreign policy. In a changing and turbulent world, Vietnam remains committed to growing its relations with China.
Among his other engagements in Beiing, the Vietnamese President received representatives of families of former Chinese and Vietnamese experts, advisors, and officials who had supported the Vietnamese people during the struggle for national independence.
President Cuong stressed that Vietnam always treasures and remembers the support of Chinese advisors and experts who shared hardships with the Vietnamese people during wartime. He also highlighted the sacrifices by Vietnamese soldiers who fought in the Chinese Red Army, citing the example of Nguyen Son, a “dual-nation general” who contributed to the liberation of both countries. He noted that the Vietnam – China relationship, nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh, Chairman Mao Zedong, and generations of leaders and people from both countries, has grown soundly over the years.
Summarising his visit, the Vietnamese newspaper Nhân Dân wrote: “It is clear that Vietnam and China share a long-standing tradition of friendship. A century ago, under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and Chairman Mao Zedong, the first proletarian revolutionaries of the two nations stood shoulder to shoulder in solidarity, supporting each other and forging the close bond of being ‘comrades as well as brothers.’”
It added that during his trip, the Vietnamese State leader also held meetings with the leaders of many countries attending the event, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, and First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez. In these meetings, he affirmed that Vietnam’s achievements would not have been possible without the support of leaders and people of its brotherly and friendly nations.
The following articles were originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry and by Nhân Dân.
Zhao Leji Visits Viet Nam and Attends Events Marking the 80th Anniversary of the National Day of Viet Nam
September 2 (MFA) – From August 31 to September 2, 2025 local time, at the invitation of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and Chairman of the National Assembly of Viet Nam Tran Thanh Man, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Zhao Leji led a party and government delegation to visit Viet Nam. In Hanoi, Zhao Leji met respectively with General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee To Lam, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, held talks with Tran Thanh Man, and attended events marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.
When meeting with To Lam, Zhao Leji conveyed General Secretary Xi Jinping’s cordial greetings and extended warm congratulations on the historic achievements made in the cause of the CPV and the country over the past 80 years. Zhao Leji stated that under the new circumstances, China is ready to work with Viet Nam to fully implement the important common understandings reached between the top leaders of the two Parties, act in line with the overarching goals characterized by “six mores”, deepen exchanges of governance practices, enhance the synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the “Two Corridors and One Economic Circle” strategy, strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two peoples, jointly advance the socialist modernization endeavors in their respective countries, and accelerate the building of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
To Lam asked Zhao Leji to convey his sincere greetings to General Secretary Xi Jinping, and expressed his gratitude for the tremendous assistance provided by China during various periods of Viet Nam’s revolution and development. He said that under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, China has achieved remarkable accomplishments in development, and has become a main driving force of global economic growth. Viet Nam has always regarded the development of relations with China as an objective necessity, a strategic choice and a top priority, and has consistently upheld the one-China policy. Viet Nam is willing to join hands with China on the great journey of building socialism and to jointly usher in the second golden era of Viet Nam-China relations.
When meeting with Luong Cuong, Zhao Leji conveyed President Xi Jinping’s best wishes to him, noting that China and Viet Nam should respond to external uncertainties with the strengths of socialist system, uphold and strengthen the leadership of the Communist Party, firmly support each other’s reform and development endeavors, leverage the exemplary role of mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation between China and Viet Nam, jointly resist the countercurrents of unilateralism and protectionism, and defend international fairness and justice as well as the common interests of developing countries. Luong Cuong asked Zhao Leji to convey his sincere greetings to President Xi Jinping. He said that the Vietnamese side is sincerely pleased with China’s continuous development and growth, and is willing to continuously consolidate the political foundation of bilateral relations, speed up the implementation of major landmark projects agreed upon by the leaders of the two countries, and promote the traditional friendship between Viet Nam and China to take deeper root in the hearts of the people.
When meeting with Pham Minh Chinh, Zhao Leji said that China and Viet Nam enjoy deep integration and development of industries and mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation, and have vast potential for expanding cooperation. China is ready to seek greater synergy between the development strategies with Viet Nam, enhance cooperation in traditional sectors, strengthen cooperation in emerging fields, and jointly safeguard the multilateral trading system and keep the global industrial and supply chains unimpeded. Pham Minh Chinh said that the current economic and trade cooperation between Viet Nam and China is thriving. Viet Nam is willing to promote the integrated economic development of both sides within the framework of the BRI, work for new progress in practical cooperation such as railway construction, and make positive contributions to the implementation of the global initiatives proposed by China.
During his talks with Tran Thanh Man, Zhao Leji said that the NPC of China is ready to enhance the level of institutionalized exchanges with the National Assembly of Viet Nam, learn from each other’s work experience in legislation and supervision, so as to provide legal guarantees for practical cooperation between the two countries. Tran Thanh Man said that the National Assembly of Viet Nam is willing to maintain regular mutual visits and exchanges with the NPC of China, so as to advance increasingly practical and effective cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries. Zhao Leji and Tran Thanh Man also attended together the first session of the China-Viet Nam joint committee between the legislative bodies, during which the two sides exchanged views on topics such as national security legislation and promoting economic, trade, as well as scientific and technological cooperation from the perspective of legislative bodies.
During his visit to Viet Nam, Zhao Leji, upon invitation, attended the ceremony held at the Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, and watched the military parade, mass pageantry and grand cultural performances. The Guard of Honor of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army was invited to participate in the military parade.
Zhao Leji also paid respects at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and visited Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House.
Defence Ministry hosts foreign military delegations ahead of National Day parade
August 29 (Nhân Dân) – The participation of foreign military personnel in the upcoming parade on September 2 is seen as a powerful symbol of national and international solidarity for peace, cooperation, friendship, and development, said Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien.
It also reflects Viet Nam’s appreciation of its international friends while underscoring the prestige and stature of the country and the Viet Nam People’s Army on the global stage, he told a reception for nearly 400 servicemen from the military forces of China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia, who will participate in the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of Viet Nam.
On behalf of the Ministry of National Defence, Chien extended a warm welcome and expressed gratitude to the foreign troops for their participation. He commended their determination and training efforts, noting their swift integration into rehearsals alongside the Vietnamese forces.
Since their arrival, the delegations have received warm attention from both local leaders and the public. Their presence has been widely covered by the media, leaving strong impressions of military discipline, professionalism, and precision, he noted.
Expressing confidence in their contributions, Chien affirmed that the foreign contingents, together with the Viet Nam People’s Army, will complete their mission, adding to the grandeur of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of Viet Nam.
President Xi Jinping Meets with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
August 31 (MFA) – On the afternoon of August 31, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Tianjin Guest House with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025.
President Xi noted that during his state visit to Viet Nam in April, the two sides reached important consensus on advancing the building of the China–Viet Nam community with a shared future under the new circumstances. Government departments and local authorities on both sides need to accelerate the implementation so that the comprehensive strategic cooperation between the two countries will deliver more tangible outcomes. In the context of the accelerating global transformation unseen in a century and the fluid and volatile international situation, China and Viet Nam need to firm up confidence in their paths and systems, step up solidarity and cooperation, and steer the ship of the community with a shared future steadily forward in the right direction.
President Xi extended congratulations on the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and underscored China’s support for Viet Nam in successfully convening the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam. He expressed China’s readiness to deepen exchanges on party and state governance with Viet Nam, maintain high-level exchanges, and take well-coordinated steps to advance bilateral strategic cooperation. The two sides need to actively promote cooperation in connectivity, digital economy, and artificial intelligence, and enhance experience sharing in the development of free trade zones and special economic zones, so as to facilitate their respective modernization drive. Continued efforts should be made to ensure the success of the commemorative activities marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the Vietnamese youth’s “red study tours” to China, and develop more programs to bring the two peoples closer together. It is important for the two sides to strengthen multilateral cooperation and uphold the shared interests of the Global South.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conveyed the cordial greetings of General Secretary To Lam and President Luong Cuong to General Secretary and President Xi Jinping, and noted that the frequent high-level exchanges between the two parties and the two countries reflect their profound friendship featuring “camaraderie plus brotherhood.” Viet Nam and China share common strategic interests and are fellow companions in the journey of socialism. Viet Nam sees growing its relations with China as a strategic choice and top priority in its foreign policy. Viet Nam is ready to foster greater strategic synergy with China, expand trade and investment, enhance connectivity, deepen people-to-people exchanges, stand united and look out for each other with a view to jointly advancing modernization, which serves the interests of both countries and contributes to global peace and stability. Viet Nam is heartened to see China’s significant development achievements and its important contributions to the world economy. The three major global initiatives proposed by President Xi have steered global governance and offered China’s wisdom and proposals to address common challenges. The upcoming SCO Summit is unprecedented in scale. Viet Nam will uphold the “Shanghai Spirit” and work with China to contribute to the organization’s greater development.
Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and Chen Min’er, among others, were present at the meeting.
President Xi Jinping Meets with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong
September 4 (MFA) – On the morning of September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, who is in China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
President Xi pointed out that the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War shows that a just cause enjoys great support, while an unjust one finds little. Victory will always belong to those who stand on the right side of history. China and Viet Nam need to jointly remember history and honor fallen heroes, strengthen strategic coordination, preserve the outcomes of the victory in the Second World War, safeguard international fairness and justice, and stand firmly on the right side of history.
President Xi stressed that China supports Viet Nam in pursuing its socialist path that suits the country’s national conditions and in successfully convening the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam. As both comrades and brothers, the two sides need to deepen the exchange of experience in governance of the party and of the country, organize a series of events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges, and deliver more benefits to the two peoples. In face of the unpopular trends of unilateralism and the law of the jungle, more and more countries have come to realize that compromise and concession will lead nowhere, and that only solidarity and self-strengthening will bring hope. President Xi Jinping said he proposed the Global Governance Initiative with the aim of making the global governance system more just and equitable. China is ready to work with Viet Nam to safeguard the common interests of the Global South, and contribute more positive energy to the world.
President Luong Cuong warmly congratulated China on successfully holding the events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin. He said that the two important events have demonstrated China’s international standing and influence. Viet Nam believes that China will continue to develop further, achieve the goals of Chinese modernization, and play a bigger role in promoting peace and development in the region and the world. The relations between the two Parties and two countries have seen sound development, with close high-level exchanges and good progress in cooperation in various fields. For Viet Nam, the relationship with China carries strategic significance and is a top priority in its foreign policy. In a changing and turbulent world, Viet Nam remains committed to growing its relations with China. Viet Nam will work with China in the spirit of solidarity and mutual support, enhance political mutual trust, and strengthen experience sharing in governance. Viet Nam is ready to build greater synergy between the development strategies of the two countries, expand cooperation in economy and trade, infrastructure, science and technology, education and other fields. Viet Nam will coordinate with China on multilateral platforms, uphold the authority of the United Nations and international trade rules, and work for reforming and improving the global governance system.
Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
State President meets families of Chinese friends of Viet Nam
September 4 (Nhân Dân) – State President Luong Cuong on September 4 received representatives of families of former Chinese and Vietnamese experts, advisors, and officials who had supported the Vietnamese people during the struggle for national independence.
The meeting took place on the occasion of his attendance at the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the world people’s victory over fascism and working trip to China.
Speaking at the event, the Vietnamese leader affirmed that their contributions are of immense significance to Viet Nam’s revolution and to the traditional friendship between the two countries.
President Cuong stressed that Viet Nam always treasures and remembers the support of Chinese advisors and experts who shared hardships with the Vietnamese people during wartime. He also highlighted the sacrifices by Vietnamese soldiers who fought in the Chinese Red Army, citing the example of Nguyen Son, a “dual-nation general” who contributed to the liberation of both countries.
He noted that the Viet Nam – China relationship, nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh, Chairman Mao Zedong, and generations of leaders and people from both countries, has grown soundly over the years. Today, based on the framework of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, the ties have been elevated to a China – Viet Nam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance,
The President noted that Viet Nam has always educated younger generations to understand, respect, and preserve the good relationship between the two countries. He underlined the important role of the Vietnamese community living, working, and studying in China, as well as the relatives of Chinese and Vietnamese revolutionary figures, in strengthening bilateral bonds.
Presenting gifts to them, the leader expressed his wish that these families remain in good health and continue to uphold the revolutionary traditions of their forebears, thereby contributing to the stable, sustainable, and effective development of Viet Nam – China relations in the time to come.
State President’s China visit boosts strategic trust, reaffirms Viet Nam’s commitment to peace
September 5 (Nhân Dân) – Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong’s attendance at the 80th anniversary of the world people’s victory over fascism and working trip to China from September 2-4 helped strengthen strategic trust between the two countries, and reaffirm Viet Nam’s commitment to peace.
This is President Cuong’s first official trip to China in his capacity as head of state, taking place as 2025 marks the Year of Viet Nam-China Humanistic Exchange and the 75th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties. The visit aims to further strengthen the bilateral relationship, making it more stable, substantive, and effective. His attendance at the celebration also underscores Viet Nam’s responsibility for global peace, security, and development.
During his stay, President Cuong held talks with Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping, and met with Zhao Leji, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China. The meetings sought to consolidate and implement high-level perceptions on further strengthening political trust, promoting practical and mutually beneficial cooperation across areas, and contributing to development in the region and the world.
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Delegates bid farewell to President Luong Cuong at Beijing International Airport, China. (Photo: VNA)
The Chinese top Party and State leader congratulated Viet Nam on the successful celebration of its 80th National Day, stressing the need for the two countries to strengthen strategic cooperation, uphold international fairness and justice, and ensure stability for development in the region and the world.
The Vietnamese and Chinese leaders expressed satisfaction with recent positive progress in the bilateral ties. They also discussed orientations and solutions to further deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, and advance the building of a Viet Nam–China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
The two sides stressed the importance of fostering traditional friendship, strengthening cooperation, and working together to build the community, thus serving the interests of both nations and contributing to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
According to Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, the Vietnamese State leader’s working trip to China has been a success. President Cuong’s presence at the anniversary highlighted Viet Nam’s peace-loving spirit and its resolve to fight for peace and justice, as well as the Party and State’s consistent policy of continuing to work closely with the international community and contribute responsibly to peace, stability and cooperation in the region and the world.
Looking ahead, Vu highlighted political, material, and social foundations to realise the trip’s outcomes.
With the strong political determination of their leaders, Viet Nam and China are set to further enhance strategic coordination and consolidate political trust through maintaining regular high-level exchanges, strengthening comprehensive cooperation across all channels, and boosting collaboration in key areas.
Both countries’ leaders engaged in candid, friendly, and effective discussions, agreeing to deepen economic connectivity and create new highlights in fields of mutual strength and demand like like agricultural trade, rail connectivity, large-scale infrastructure, science-technology, innovation, high-tech agriculture, environmental protection, and human resource training. The Chinese leaders affirmed readiness to expand imports of Vietnamese goods and encourage quality investment, aiming to create opportunities for businesses and people to drive mutual benefits.
The two sides pledged to encourage and facilitate people-to-people exchanges through opening more new direct flights; visa facilitation; and stronger cultural, educational, and tourism cooperation, while effectively coordinating in organising activities within the Year of Viet Nam-China Humanistic Exchange.
On the occasion, President Cuong also met with relatives of Chinese and Vietnamese advisors, generals, and intellectuals who had contributed to Viet Nam’s revolutionary cause and Viet Nam-China friendship. Expressing appreciation for the traditional friendship and mutual support between the two Parties and countries, he encouraged the families of these historical figures to continue passing on this legacy to future generations, thereby reinforcing the enduring Viet Nam – China bonds.
He also had a meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese community in China, reaffirming the consistent policy of the Party and State that overseas Vietnamese, including those in China, are an inseparable part of the great national unity bloc and a vital source of strength and motivation for the country’s development.
It is clear that Viet Nam and China share a long-standing tradition of friendship. A century ago, under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and Chairman Mao Zedong, the first proletarian revolutionaries of the two nations stood shoulder to shoulder in solidarity, supporting each other and forging the close bond of being “comrades as well as brothers.”
During his trip, the Vietnamese State leader also held meetings with leaders of many counntries attending the event, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, and First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez. In these meetings, he affirmed that Viet Nam’s achievements would not have been possible without the support of leaders and people of its brotherly and friendly nations. Cuong also put forward several cooperation initiatives and expressed his belief that Viet Nam and these countries will continue to stand together for peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
