Xi urges China, Vietnam to work together towards bright future

President Xi Jinping (L), who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong attend the signing ceremony of bilateral cooperation documents after their talks in Hanoi, Vietnam, Nov 5, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]

These achievements have proven that consolidating China-Vietnam friendship and deepening win-win cooperation meet the fundamental interests of the two countries and benefit both peoples, he added.

Xi also noted that the Chinese side is willing to maintain high-level exchanges with Vietnam in various flexible forms, strengthen strategic communication, exchange views in a timely manner on China-Vietnam ties and other major issues of common concern, and reinforce the political foundation of bilateral relations.

The two sides need to learn from each other, enhance cooperation, and achieve common development and prosperity, Xi said.

Moreover, both sides should continue to bring into full play the coordinating role of their cooperation steering committees, and link together their development strategies, added the Chinese president.

Also, both sides need to persevere in expanding exchanges and enhancing understanding to consolidate the public foundation of bilateral relations, he said, adding that China will, as always, support and encourage people-to-people and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Finally, the two sides need to adhere to mutual understanding and friendly consultation while working together to properly handle their outstanding problems, Xi said.