Hanoi, Vietnam - October 26, 2024

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.

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Hanoi, Vietnam - Oct 26, 2024:
1. Zhang Youxia (L), vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, shaking hands with To Lam (R), general secretary of Communist Party of Vietnam;
2. Various of meeting between Zhang, Lam, attendees from two sides;
3. Various of Zhang in meeting with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Cuong speaking;
4. Various of Pham Minh Chinh, Vietnamese prime minister in meeting with Zhang;
5. Various of meeting in progress, Zhang speaking to Lam;
6. Various of meeting in progress, Zhang speaking to Cuong;
7. Various of meeting in progress, Zhang speaking to Pham Minh Chinh;
8. Chinese, Vietnamese officials having group photo taken;
9. Various of Phan Van Giang (L), Vietnamese Defense Minister, Zhang (R) inspecting guard of honor;
10. Various of Zhang, Giang in meeting, witnessing signing of documents.

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