Liu Haixing (L, 2nd), head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China, and Guangxi Party Secretary Chen Gang (L), see off Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam (C), his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly (R, 2nd), permanent member of the Central Secretariat Tran Cam Tu (R), and senior delegation members at Pingxiang railway station in China, April 17, 2026. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre
Party chief To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation departed from Nanning in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and arrived at Dong Dang station in Lang Son Province before continuing to Hanoi.
Chinese officials, including Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China, and Chen Gang, Party Secretary of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Committee, saw off the delegation at the border.
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam waves to officials and residents at Dong Dang railway station in Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam before continuing his journey to Hanoi, April 17, 2026. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre
During the visit from Tuesday to Friday, Lam held talks in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping and met Premier Li Qiang and other senior leaders.
Chinese leaders reaffirmed that Vietnam remains a priority in China’s neighborhood diplomacy and pledged to deepen bilateral ties, with both sides emphasizing mutually beneficial cooperation as a key driver of stable and sustainable relations.
Vietnamese border guards salute as a special train carrying Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam arrives from China at Dong Dang railway station in Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam, April 17, 2026. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre
The two sides witnessed the signing of several cooperation agreements and jointly announced the launch of the Vietnam-China Tourism Cooperation Year for 2026-27.
Lam also visited Hebei Province, including the Xiong’an New Area, delivered a policy speech at Tsinghua University, and met with representatives of individuals who had contributed to bilateral ties.
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam speaks with local officials and residents upon arrival at Dong Dang railway station in Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam, April 17, 2026. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre
In Guangxi, he attended the launch of the 2026 Vietnam-China Border People’s Festival and visited regional cooperation and historical sites.
Vietnam and China issued a joint statement on Friday reaffirming their commitment to deepening the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and advancing a shared-future community with strategic significance.
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam (L) shakes hands with Dang Sy Manh, chairman of Vietnam Railways, at Dong Dang railway station in Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam, April 17, 2026. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre
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