Vietnamese National Assembly President Trần Thanh Mẫn has embarked on an official visit to China to bolster bilateral relations and enhance parliamentary cooperation between the two nations. Departing from Hanoi on Sunday, Mẫn’s visit comes at the invitation of Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress.
During this visit, Mẫn will co-chair the second session of the cooperation committee, which involves Vietnam’s National Assembly and China’s National People’s Congress. The discussions are anticipated to concentrate on improving coordination between the two legislative bodies, aligning with Vietnam’s foreign policy priorities. This is part of an effort to reinforce parliamentary cooperation as a crucial element of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between Vietnam and China.
This trip marks Mẫn’s first visit to China in his capacity as Vietnam’s top legislator, highlighting the commitment of both countries to strengthen political engagement and deepen institutional cooperation. It also underscores the broader aim of advancing their long-term bilateral partnership.
The visit reflects a strategic effort by both nations to enhance political ties and institutional collaboration, which are seen as vital to the ongoing development of their comprehensive strategic partnership. Through this engagement, Vietnam and China aim to solidify their legislative relationships and ensure that their cooperative efforts are well-aligned with their respective national interests.