Jia Qinglin, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese
People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and member of
the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central
Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Monday made five
proposals on reinforcing and developing China-Vietnam relations
ceaselessly.
Jia put forth the proposals when holding talks with member of
the Political Bureau under the Communist Party of Vietnam Central
Committee (CPVCC) and the committee's permanent secretary Phan
Dien.
First, keep on maintaining exchanges of high-ranking delegations
between China and Vietnam, as well as their parties, increasing
mutual trust, ceaselessly forging the political relations between
the two countries.
Second, on the principles of supplementing each other and
win-win relations, beefing up economic and trade ties, making them
more substantiate; actively expanding the bilateral trade; well
realizing cooperation projects signed by the two sides;
facilitating cooperation on large-scale projects; and promoting
mutual coordination and negotiation on international and regional
economic issues.
Third, taking into account the broad vision and long-term
interest, stepping up the process of planting border marks; beefing
up cooperation on oil exploration and seafood exploitation in the
Beibu Gulf; and accelerating the joint tapping of the South China
Sea, bringing about substantiate results.
Fourth, strengthening cooperation and exchanges in different
fields; trying to make contents and forms of ideology seminars held
by the two parties better; promoting exchanges of youths and
teenagers; and revitalizing China-Vietnam friendly ties.
Fifth, boosting exchanges and all-round cooperation between the
CPPCC and the Vietnam Fatherland Front, making contribution to
enhancing the comprehensive ties between the two countries.
During the talks, Jia highly appreciated the relations between
the two parties and the two countries. He said the ties have made
great progress under the 16-character principles set by their
leaders.
Last year, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and
President Hu Jintao and leaders of Vietnam's party and state
reached broad consensus on promoting the relations between China
and Vietnam and their parties in the new century, and pointed out
orientations for the future development of the bilateral ties.
Now, mutual trust and support, closer cooperation and joint seek
of development ways have become important features of the relations
of the two parties and the two countries, he said.
Jia stated that the issue of Taiwan relates to sovereignty and
territorial integrity of China, is the focal interest of the
country, and involves in the affection of the entire Chinese
people. He said China welcomes and supports the one-China stance of
Vietnam's party and government which opposes the separatist
movement of Taiwan authorities.
Dien agreed with Jia's proposals, noting that enhancing
solidarity and cooperation between Vietnam and China is in line
with common interests of the two peoples. Vietnam's party and
government treasure developing ties with China, and want to deepen
the bilateral cooperation on politics, economy and trade,
strengthen Vietnam-China friendly ties, and ceaselessly develop the
relations between the two parties and the two countries.
Regarding the issue of Taiwan, Dien reiterated that Vietnam's
party and government cling to the one-China policy, strongly oppose
separatist movement of Taiwan authorities, and want China to
shortly realize the national reunification.
During the talks, Dien also introduced Vietnam's economic
situation and preparation for the upcoming 10th National Congress
of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Monday night, Jia attended a party hosted by Dien and chairman
of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Pham The Duyet.
Jia arrived in Hanoi Monday afternoon, starting his visit to
Vietnam from March 20 through 24.
(Xinhua News Agency March 21, 2006)
