(VOVworld) - Vietnam and China have reached a consensus on further prompting their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the new situation. The consensus was reached during talks between Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing on September 12 following the welcome ceremony the same day.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (Photo: VNA)

Both sides agreed to maintain bilateral friendship and mutual respect, increase strategic exchanges, reinforce political trust and deepen mutually-beneficial cooperation by controlling and settling remaining differences and arising issues satisfactorily, for the practical benefits of their people and contributing to promoting peace, stability and development in the region and the world.

Regarding investment cooperation, he emphasised that in its ongoing sustainable development strategy, Vietnam attaches importance to high technology, effectiveness and environmental friendliness. He asked China to increase investment in Vietnam, particularly in hi-tech agriculture, machinery production, support industries, and renewable energy.

In terms of sea-related issues, he underlined Vietnam’s consistent viewpoint of persistently resolving East Sea disputes by peaceful measures in line with international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and respect diplomatic and legal processes.

For his part, the Chinese Premier confirmed that China attaches much importance to developing rapport with Vietnam and persistently follows the motto of friendly neighbourliness and comprehensive cooperation with a long-term stability with Vietnam. China will also work with Vietnam to control effectively maritime disputes and maintain the general relations between the two countries as well as peace and stability in the East Sea, he affirmed.

After talks, the two PMs witnessed the signing of 9 agreements in economic-trade cooperation, railway construction, and education.