Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (3rd R) holds talks with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (3rd L) in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, Oct. 28, 2010.

Wen said friendship and cooperation had remained the mainstream of China-Vietnam relations since its establishment 60 years ago. He said sound and stable development of the relationship was of vital importance to both sides and the region.

The premier vowed that China would maintain high-level contacts with Vietnam, establish a hotline between leaders of the two countries, and strengthen consultation between all departments to enhance their mutual trust, deal with disputes appropriately and promote common interest.

Wen also called for an early signing of a five-year trade cooperation plan between the two countries. He urged the two sides to promote pragmatic cooperation in all areas, develop a balanced and sustainable trade relationship, and further strengthen cultural cooperation.

Dung echoed Wen by saying the Chinese premier's attendance at the summits showed the importance China attached to East Asian cooperation and its support to Vietnam. He also congratulated Wen on China's successful holding of the Shanghai World Expo.

He said Vietnam attached high importance to promoting the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation with China, which was also a priority of Vietnam's foreign policy.