Both sides emphasised that advancing bilateral relations is a shared strategic choice, and pledged to steadfastly pursue the socialist path and jointly safeguard the socialist regimes and the leadership role of their Communist Parties as their most fundamental common strategic interest, Ambassador He Wei said.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam's decision to choose India as one of his first overseas destinations following the 14th National Party Congress underscores Viet Nam's continued view of India as a priority partner in its foreign policy, said Professor Reena Marwah of India.

The piece “Hello Viet Nam” blended with the Chinese folk song “Jasmine Flower,” performed by Nguyen Thi Ngoc Ha and Tran Nguyen Kim Ngan, highlighted the harmony between Vietnamese and Chinese music and arts.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam visited the Xiong'an New Area in Hebei province on April 14, shortly after arriving in Beijing International Airport for his four-day state visit to China.