During an official visit to China, 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. The meeting focused on enhancing people-to-people exchanges as a means to strengthen Vietnam-China relations.
Tran Thanh Man underscored the significant development of bilateral ties between Vietnam and China, advocating for deeper, more practical, and sustainable cooperation. He acknowledged the role of friendship organizations in fostering connections among communities, businesses, scholars, young people, and cultural groups from both nations. Man called for the expansion of initiatives like the Vietnam-China People’s Forum, the Border People’s Friendship Festival, and youth exchange programs to further this cause.
Highlighting the upcoming 2026–2027 Vietnam-China Year of Tourism Cooperation, the Vietnamese leader emphasized the importance of cultural and tourism collaboration. He urged for more exchanges between local communities, historical sites, and cultural destinations to create tangible benefits for people in both countries. Additionally, Man encouraged friendship organizations, researchers, and media representatives to promote accurate information and share positive stories of bilateral cooperation, aimed at helping younger generations better understand the historical relationship between the two nations.
Yang Wanming reaffirmed the commitment of the Chinese association to strengthening the social foundations of bilateral relations. He stated that the organization would continue to promote cultural exchanges, mutual understanding, and cooperation, aligning with the shared goals of the leadership of both countries.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of preserving the traditional friendship between Vietnam and China and expanding people-to-people engagement to support stable and long-term relations between the two countries.