Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh urged the two sides to highly prioritise railway cooperation, effectively utilise the Viet Nam – China Joint Railway Cooperation Committee, and ensure the groundbreaking of the Lao Cai – Ha Noi – Hai Phong railway project in 2025.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin on August 31 and September 1 at the invitation of the Chinese Government reflects the host’s respect for Viet Nam’s growing role and stature in the region and the world.