FM of Vietnam and China affirm cooperation in new situation
Ha Noi, Oct. 17 (VNA) -- Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien and his Chinese counterpart, Tang Jiaxuan, have affirmed that in the new situation Viet Nam and China should strengthen solidarity, boost cooperation, and well implement agreements reached by leaders of the two countries.
The two FMs met in Shanghai, China, on Tuesday, Oct. 16. They appreciated the fine development of the Sino-Vietnamese cooperation over the past time.
They said, with joint efforts, the bilateral cooperation will be further boosted following the upcoming visit to China by General Secretary Nong Duc Manh of the Communist Party of Viet Nam.
FM Nguyen Dy Nien arrived in Shanghai on Oct. 16 to attend the 13th APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Ministerial Meeting on Oct. 17 and 18 and the 9th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting on Oct. 20 and 21.
The two FMs held that the on-going complicated situation in the world has caused negative impacts upon the political and economic life in the Asia-Pacific region, including Viet Nam and China. They affirmed their close coordination in making this year's APEC meetings successful.--VNA
