Both sides also agreed to explore pilot projects for smart border crossings, establish economic cooperation zones along the border, and develop secure and stable production and supply chains.

PM Phạm Minh Chính asked ministries and sectors to seriously study the opinions raised at the meeting and further refine the bills, while emphasising additional guiding principles and major directions in the process of developing law projects.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Hoàng Xuân Chiến highlighted the enhancement of technology transfer cooperation and the ongoing efforts to address the consequences of war in Việt Nam.

Minister of National Defence General Phan Văn Giang said Việt Nam hope to continue studying the expansion of cooperation to new potential areas of mutual interest, especially in defence industry, education and training, Party and political works.

Deputy Minister of Agrculture and Rural Development Trần Thanh Nam underlined the need to mobilise resources to support capacity building for cooperatives and farming households to effectively implement the project.

Experts presented insights into the current landscape, opportunities, and incentives for agricultural trade and investment in a bid to tap the vast potential for growth for both countries.

Both sides will focus collaboration on preventing economic crime, telecommunications fraud, human trafficking, cybersecurity, recovering assets from fugitives abroad, and combating illegal immigration.

"The visit was a success on all fronts, contributing significantly to the construction of a Việt Nam-China Community of Shared Future with strategic significance, which in turn contributes to peace, stability and development in the region and the world," foreign minister Bùi Thanh Sơn said.

During talks and meetings with Chinese leadership, both sides exchanged views on the current situation of their respective parties and countries, achieving significant common understandings on Việt Nam-China relations and the current international and regional situation.

A deputy prime minister assigned by the Prime Minister will deliver a speech to clarify the related topics.

VNA General Director Vũ Việt Trang and Xinhua’s President Fu Hua underlined the significance of the cooperation agreement signed between the two agencies, and highlighted the role of the agencies in the Việt Nam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

Addressing the meeting, General Secretary and President Tô Lâm said that with its significant contributions and outstanding achievements, the school has gained a large number of good experiences in all aspects, from researching, teaching, training, and building of the cadre contingent to innovation, technology application, and development promotion, which is a good source of reference for Việt Nam.

The Indonesian Navy’s KRI Bung Tomo - 357 corvette, with 86 officers and sailors on board, docked at the Nhà Rồng Port in HCM City on Monday, starting its five-day friendly visit to Việt Nam.

The 13th Party Central Committee (PCC) on August 16 elected Senior Lieutenant General Luong Tam Quang, member of the PCC, Secretary of the Central Public Security Party Committee, and Minister of Public Security, to the Politburo. With this addition, the Politburo now has 15 members as of August 16, 2024.

The country will continue upholding the significant achievements and common perceptions reached by high-ranking leaders of both sides to elevate the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and build the Việt Nam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.

The Vietnamese Party and State leaders will continue inheriting and realising the common perceptions reached by late Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and Party General Secretary and President Xi.

Lâm congratulated China on its remarkable achievements, notably its success in reaching the first centenary goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects.

The total number of public service staff decreased by 11.67 per cent during the period, exceeding the ten per cent target.

Laos is actively improving its business climate to facilitate the effective operations of foreign companies, especially those from Việt Nam

A question & answer (Q&A) session will be arranged during the four-day meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee that was convened in Hanoi on August 19, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.