China will further promote sound and steady development of military-to-military relations with Vietnam, said Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, during his visit to Vietnam from Thursday to Saturday.
During his visit, Zhang met respectively with To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Luong Cuong, Vietnamese president, and Pham Minh Chinh, Vietnamese prime minister.
Vietnam remembers China's support in its fight for national independence and socialist development, said To Lam, emphasizing that fostering friendly relations with China remains a strategic choice and a top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy.
Vietnam firmly abides by the one-China policy, he said.
Noting progress in bilateral defense relations, Lam expressed hope to deepen practical cooperation, enhance strategic trust, address threats and challenges together, and jointly safeguard regional and global peace and stability.
Zhang said China cherishes the traditional friendship between the two parties, countries, and militaries.
China is willing to work with Vietnam to fully implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of both parties and countries, while continuing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in areas such as politics, economy, security, and culture, Zhang said.
During the visit, Zhang also held talks with Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang, where they exchanged views on international and regional issues, as well as military relations between the two countries. They also witnessed the signing of agreements to strengthen defense cooperation.
China to further promote military-to-military relations with Vietnam: senior official
