Deputy PM receives newly-appointed Chinese ambassador

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh receives newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to Viet Nam Xiong Bo, Ha Noi, December 27, 2018

At the reception, Xiong Bo voiced his hope to receive support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other Vietnamese ministries, sectors, and localities during his tenure. 

He vowed to do his utmost to enhance the Viet Nam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in line with the interests and development of each country.

In turn, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said the Vietnamese Party, Government and people always attach much importance to developing the friendly neighbourliness and comprehensive cooperation with China.

Having praised the positive progress in Viet Nam-China ties in the recent time, he congratulated Xiong on his appointment as the new ambassador to Viet Nam. 

He suggested Xiong work closely with Vietnamese agencies to maintain high-level visits and contacts between the two countries; promote practical cooperation fields; enhance people-to-people friendship; well control differences and accelerate the settlement of marine issues.

Mr. Minh expressed his belief that the ambassador will uphold his important role and make practical contributions to the friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties and nations in the future.

                                                                                                                                        By Vien Nhu