PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc discusses COVID-19 fight with Chinese counterpart
Hanoi, (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc talked
over the phone with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang on April 2,
discussing cooperation in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
The two sides informed each other on the prevention and control
of the epidemic in their respective countries.
PM Phuc spoke highly of the great outcome of the anti-COVID-19
fight that China has made under the leadership of the Communist Party of China
with Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping at its core, and the
effective governance of Premier Li, as well as with the active involvement of
Chinese people; and of China’s active international cooperation in this work.
The Vietnamese government leader stressed that Vietnam is
fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in the spirit of fighting an enemy. He noted
that following the positive results in the first phase, the fight has entered a
new phase amidst complicated developments in the world. Vietnam is still in
control of the situation and taking the initiative in curbing the spread of the
disease, striving to ensure social security and safety for both Vietnamese and
foreign citizens living in the country, Phuc said.
PM Phuc thanked China for its support in the form of experience sharing
and supply of medical supplies. He stressed that the good cooperation in the
fight against epidemic will be a bright point in bilateral ties this year, the
year the two countries mark the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic
relationship.
Premier Li hailed Vietnam’s effective anti-epidemic measures and
thanked Vietnam for its support when the epidemic was at its peak in China,
with PM Phuc extending his sympathy very early, and Vietnamese ministries,
sectors and localities providing help in various form.
He informed PM Phuc that China will provide Vietnam with aid and
medical supplies and equipment within its possibilities.
The two leaders reached the consensus on the importance of ensuring
the health and legitimate rights and interests of each other’s citizens living
in the other country.
Regarding international cooperation in fighting the COVID-19
pandemic, PM Phuc affirmed that as Chair of ASEAN, Vietnam has been leading
discussions and coordination in anti-epidemic efforts among ASEAN countries and
between the ASEAN and partner nations, including the ASEAN plus Three
mechanism.
The Chinese government leader affirmed that China has always
been making proactive efforts in international cooperation in this regard. He expressed
support for Vietnam’s initiatives and efforts in the field, and called for the
international community to join hand in fighting the pandemic.
The two PMs underlined the importance of the relationship between the two
countries, and affirmed the wish to develop the Vietnam-China comprehensive
strategic cooperative partnership towards more practical and greater
achievements. They vowed to instruct ministries, sectors and localities to
continue coordinating closely in maintaining trade and investment activities,
while preparing to resume tourism, aviation and people-to-people exchange
immediately after the pandemic ends./.