Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh meets Chinese FM in Laos
Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh extended sympathies to Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi over losses caused by the Covid-19 epidemic, expressing his belief that China will soon control the epidemic and overcome this hard time.
Latest
| TIN LIÊN QUAN | |
 | Deputy PM, FM grants interview on foreign affairs |
| Deputy PM meets officials from countries at UNSC open debate |
 |
| Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (L) meets with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Vientiane, Laos on February 19. (Photo: Bao Chi) |
Minh also spoke highly of China’s efforts in combatting the epidemic during the pair’s bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 5th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Vientiane, Laos on Wednesday.
He affirmed Vietnam will continue working with countries in containing the spread of the epidemic and share its treatment experience.
Deputy PM, FM Minh took the occasion to ask China to create favorable conditions for Vietnamese exports, especially agricultural products to penetrate the Chinese market in a bid to reduce Vietnam’s trade deficit with the northern neighbor.
 |
| Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at the meeting. (Photo: Bao Chi) |
He also asked both sides to pay due care to fixing the remaining issues of joint investment projects, including the Cat Ling-Ha Dong metro line.
Regarding maritime issue, Minh restated Vietnam’s position that both countries need to seek solutions to satisfactorily settle the issue, affirming Vietnam will continue cooperation with China and other countries in exploring measures to ensure peace, security, and stability in the East Sea and facilitate substantial negotiations on a Code of Conduct in the East Sea in accordance with international law.
Wang briefed about recent efforts by China in combating the Covid-19 epidemic, expressing thanks for Vietnam’s support for the fight.
 |
| Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. (Photo: Bao Chi) |
He said China is ready to increase import of Vietnamese products and coordinate with Vietnam to address the remaining issues of their joint investment projects.
Wang also voiced support for Vietnam to undertake the dual roles as ASEAN Chairmanship and non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the tenure 2020-2021.
 | Deputy PM, FM Minh busy on sidelines of 14th ASEM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh had bilateral meetings with Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister of Ireland; Foreign Ministers of Romania, Bulgaria, and ... |
 | Deputy PM, FM Minh meets EU High Representative in Madrid Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh met with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President ... |
 | Remarks by Deputy PM, FM Minh at 14th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting The following are full remarks by Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at the first plenary session of the 14th ASEM Foreign Ministers' ... |
(Source: VGP)
