Following the high-level dialogue, Trong and Xi listened to the introduction of 36 agreement documents for cooperation on various fields, which have been signed between the two countries’ ministries and localities. Among the documents, four had to do with politics and foreign affairs, and they were signed between the two countries’ Party and foreign affair ministry entities. Trong believed that China’s Party, state and the people would achieve the goals set forth by the 20th National Congress. He affirmed that China’s Party, government and people highly regard relations with Vietnam, and consider Vietnam as a priority when it comes to neighbor diplomacy policies. China is Vietnam’s largest trade partner for several consecutive years, while Vietnam is China’s largest partner in ASEAN.

Source: Viet Nam News December 13, 2023 11:45 UTC