The first ministerial meeting under the “3+3” strategic dialogue mechanism between Vietnam and China’s foreign affairs, defense and public security ministries took place in Hanoi on Monday morning.

On the Vietnamese side, participants included Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung; Minister of National Defense Gen. Phan Van Giang; and Minister of Public Security Gen. Luong Tam Quang.

The Chinese delegation was led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi; Minister of National Defense Sr. Lt. Gen. Dong Jun; and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong.

Vietnamese and Chinese foreign ministers exchanged views on strategic issues. The two foreign ministers agreed in their assessment that Vietnam-China relations have made very positive and comprehensive progress.

Both sides emphasized the need to continue implementing measures to further deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries.

Leaders from the ministries of foreign affairs, defense and public security of both countries also attended the meeting.

Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung delivered remarks at the conference.

Leaders from Vietnam’s ministries of foreign affairs, defense and public security were present at the meeting.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also spoke at the event.

Senior officials from China’s ministries of foreign affairs, defense and public security took part in the discussions.

Tran Thuong-Pham Hai