Vietnam and China are prioritizing the strengthening of their people-to-people ties as Vietnamese National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man met with Yang Wanming, president of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, in Beijing on October 12. During the official visit, both leaders emphasized the importance of people-to-people exchanges to bolster bilateral relations between the two nations.
Tran Thanh Man highlighted the significant development in Vietnam-China relations and called for deeper, practical, and sustainable cooperation. He praised the role of friendship organizations in connecting communities, businesses, scholars, and cultural groups from both countries. He urged for continued collaboration through initiatives such as the Vietnam-China People’s Forum, the Border People’s Friendship Festival, and youth exchange programs.
The Vietnamese leader stressed the need to expand cultural and tourism cooperation as the 2026–2027 Vietnam-China Year of Tourism Cooperation approaches. He advocated for more exchanges between local communities, historical sites, and cultural destinations, aiming to deliver tangible benefits to people in both countries.
Moreover, Tran Thanh Man encouraged friendship organizations, researchers, and media representatives to promote accurate information and share positive narratives about bilateral cooperation, which would help younger generations understand the historical relationship between Vietnam and China.
Yang Wanming reaffirmed the commitment of the Chinese association to strengthening the social foundations of bilateral relations. He expressed that the organization would continue to promote cultural exchanges, mutual understanding, and cooperation, aligning with the shared goals of both countries’ leadership.
Both parties underscored the importance of preserving traditional friendship and expanding people-to-people engagement to support stable and long-term relations between Vietnam and China.