The outgoing ambassador expressed his delight at the fact that relations between the two Parties and States have undergone significant developments in both depth and scope recently, bringing a host of practical benefits to the people of both countries.

Party leader Manh praised the Ambassador’s active contributions during his term of office in Vietnam and expressed his satisfaction at the recent developments of bilateral relations towards a comprehensive strategic partnership under the motto “friendly neighbourliness, comprehensive cooperation, lasting stability and future-oriented vision” and in the spirit of “good neighbours, good friends, good comrades and good partners”.

General Secretary Manh affirmed that the Vietnamese Party, State and people would do their utmost to implement high-level agreements to ensure that bilateral relationship becomes more efficient, in the interests of the two peoples, for peace, stability, cooperation and development both regionally and globally.

He said he hoped that, whatever new position the Ambassador takes on, he would continue in his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

He asked the Ambassador to convey his best regards to the Chinese Party General Secretary and State President Hu Jintao, and other Chinese Party and State leaders.

Party leader receives outgoing Chinese Ambassador