PM receives Party leader of Guangxi’s Zhuang autonomous region

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Secretary of the Party Committee of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China Lu Xinshe, Ha Noi, March 19, 2019

The Chinese guest was on a working visit to Viet Nam to attend a spring meeting with secretaries of Party Committees of the border provinces of Quang Ninh, Lang Son, Cao Bang and Ha Giang.

PM Phuc welcomed Mr. Lu Xinshe on his first working visit to Viet Nam. He was convinced that the visit would contribute to consolidating the relations between Viet Nam and China, Guangxi and Vietnamese border localities. Hence, PM Phuc hoped that the two sides would strive more for the bilateral ties. 

PM Phuc proposed both sides work to raise awareness among party members and younger people of the good friendship between Viet Nam and China, and particularly to bolster economic and trade ties between their border localities. 

According to PM Phuc, Guangxi accounts for one fourth of Viet Nam-China trade value. Hence, PM Phuc hoped that the two sides would strive for a strong and more balanced development of the bilateral trade ties in the coming time.

Viet Nam said PM Phuc wants to accelerate the development of cross-border economic zones, and the Vietnamese Government will instruct border localities to develop transport infrastructure to promote trade links with Chinese localities. 

The host leader also suggested that Guangxi authorities offer favorable conditions in custom clearance procedures for more Vietnamese exports to enter the Chinese market.

Lu, for his part, spoke highly of the exchange mechanism between Guangxi and Vietnamese border provinces, which help both sides develop transport connection and trade ties.

He hoped to receive the Vietnamese Government’s support in developing land and sea transport connectivity between Viet Nam and China in general and Guangxi in particular. 

The official also urged the two sides to pay attention to the building of cross-border economic zones to enhance trade ties between the two nations.

As Guangxi has an important role in the Viet Nam-China relations thanks to its geographical location, Mr. Lu said he will spare no effort to consolidate and further develop the good friendship and collaboration between the two countries./.

By Kim Anh