Xi's Vietnam visit to join hands for better tomorrow

Additionally, both sides have exchanged frank views on a consensus agreed by leaders of the two countries to implement the Agreement in Guiding Solution of China- Vietnamese Maritime Issues, make good use of China-Vietnam border negotiation mechanisms, through friendly negotiations for mutually acceptable and lasting solutions, explore transitional solutions without prejudice to their respective positions, including active research and discussion on common development problems.

Both sides agreed to jointly control maritime differences to implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) that promotes a consensus reached at an early date on the South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC).

Do not take actions magnifying the controversy, and deal with problems in a timely manner to maintain overall China- Vietnamese relations, as well as peace and stability in the South China Sea.

Hanoi reiterated its adherence to a one-China policy and support for peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and China's reunification, resolutely opposing "Taiwan independence" separatist activities. Vietnam will not develop official relations with Taiwan. The Chinese side appreciates that.

Xi Jinping emphasized in a speech that China-Vietnamese relations go beyond bilateral relations and is of great strategic significance.

This is the finishing touch of China's top leader to China- Vietnamese relations. It is earnest, rich in content and profound in meaning.

In commemoration of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties, Xi's visit would carry forward the cause and forge ahead to the future.

Standing at a new historical starting point, Beijing and Hanoi will enhance mutual trust, work closely, and deepen cooperation on a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership that enters into a new stage to usher in a better tomorrow for bilateral relations.