In their talks held today in Ha Noi, Vietnamese PM Nguyen Tan Dung and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao exchanged opinions on many important issues relating to the bilateral relationship.
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Vietnamese PM Nguyen Tan Dung (R) and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Ha Noi, October 28, 2010
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PM Dung emphasized the necessity of increasing high-ranking visits to cement and deepen the bilateral ties as well as launching a hotline for senior leaders right in 2010.
Economically, the two countries should balance their two-way trade towards reducing Vietnam’s import excess while China facilitates the entry of Vietnamese exports, especially agricultural and marine products, into its market. A 5-year plan on trade and economic development between Vietnam and China should be finalized and signed soon.
Regarding border issues, PM Dung underlined the significance of the completion of border demarcation and landmark planting work. He suggested the early finalization of necessary documents on tourism cooperation at the Ban Gioc Waterfall and free navigation of boats at the Bac Luan Estuary.
The Vietnamese PM showed his confidence that sea-related issues would be settled in line with the good friendship between the two countries and international laws.
For his part, Chinese Premier Wen confirmed China’s willingness to maintain high-ranking contacts with Vietnam and boost discussions and working sessions at different levels for stronger mutual understanding.
China also wants to strengthen its journalism cooperation with Vietnam, said Premier Wen.
He stressed economic and trade cooperation as an important component of the bilateral comprehensive cooperation, urging the two sides to ink the 5-year plan on trade and economic development in order to establish sustainable trade relations.