On the morning of April 15, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, who is on a state visit to China. This is a group photo of Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan with To Lam and his wife Ngo Phuong Ly before the talks.

On the morning of April 15, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, who is on a state visit to China. This is the welcome ceremony for To Lam held by Xi Jinping at the East Gate Square of the Great Hall of the People before the talks.

On April 15, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, who is on a state visit to China.

Xi Jinping once again congratulated To Lam on his election as President of Vietnam. Xi Jinping pointed out that your visit to China immediately after being elected President of Vietnam reflects the high importance you attach to developing China-Vietnam relations. It is believed that under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee headed by Comrade To Lam, Vietnam will firmly follow the socialist path and strive towards the “Two Centenary Goals” of the Party and the country. No matter how the international situation changes, China will always regard Vietnam as a priority in its neighboring diplomacy. China is willing to uphold the original aspiration, continue the friendship, unite and cooperate, support each other, and continue to follow the “six goals” overall target, promote comprehensive strategic cooperation with high quality, accelerate the building of a higher-level China-Vietnam community with a shared future that has strategic significance, and make greater contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind.

Xi Jinping emphasized that Party leadership is the most essential feature and greatest advantage of socialism. Defending the socialist system and the ruling status of the Communist Party is the greatest common strategic interest of both the Chinese and Vietnamese parties. Both sides must maintain a high degree of strategic sobriety and strong strategic focus, always firmly confident in the path and system, and adhere to reform without changing direction and transformation without changing nature.

Both sides should fully leverage the special role of inter-party channels, maintain close high-level exchanges, and consolidate political mutual trust. They should make good use of mechanisms such as high-level meetings, theoretical seminars, cadre training, counterpart exchanges, and local cooperation, implement the new cooperation plan between the Communist Party of China and the Communist Party of Vietnam, and conduct in-depth exchanges and mutual learning on party governance and state administration theories and experiences. Political security should be given top priority, and the “3+3” strategic dialogue mechanism of diplomacy, national defense, and public security should be well utilized, continuously strengthening ideal and belief education for the youth of both

Great Hall of the People

The Great Hall of the People is a monumental political building located on the western side of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. Constructed in just ten months and completed in 1959, it was built to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and serves as the primary venue for the National People’s Congress and other major state political activities. The hall is renowned for its grand architecture, which includes the vast 10,000-seat Great Auditorium and numerous meeting halls named after Chinese provinces.

Beijing

Beijing, the capital of China, is one of the world’s oldest cities, with a history spanning over 3,000 years. It served as the imperial capital for the Ming and Qing dynasties, leaving behind iconic landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Today, it is a vibrant modern metropolis that blends ancient heritage with rapid contemporary development.

East Gate Square of the Great Hall of the People

The East Gate Square of the Great Hall of the People is located in central Beijing, adjacent to the iconic Great Hall of the People, which was built in 1959 as part of the “Ten Great Buildings” project to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. This square serves as a primary entrance to the hall, a key venue for major political events, meetings, and state functions. Its design reflects the grand, socialist architectural style of the era, and it remains a significant site for national ceremonies and public gatherings.