On March 16, 2026, local time, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong, and Minister of National Defense Dong Jun, who were in Hanoi to attend the first ministerial meeting of the China-Viet Nam “3+3” strategic dialogue on diplomacy, defense and public security.

To Lam asked Wang Yi to convey his cordial regards to General Secretary Xi Jinping and extended congratulations on the successful convening of China’s national “two sessions” and the adoption of the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan. He emphasized that the “3+3” strategic dialogue mechanism, an initiative jointly conceived by the leaders of the two Parties, epitomized the profound political mutual trust between the two sides, highlighting that cooperation in key domains has become a vital pillar of bilateral relations. This mechanism, he noted, will vigorously propel the construction of a Viet Nam-China community with a shared future to achieve deeper and more substantive progress. To Lam congratulated on the successful convening of the first ministerial meeting of the China-Viet Nam “3+3” strategic dialogue, noting that it sent a resounding message of both nations joining forces to foster development and rejuvenation while confronting shared challenges. He expressed gratitude for China’s steadfast political support during the successful convening of the 14th National Congress of the CPV, underscoring the extraordinary significance of this momentous gathering. Viet Nam, he affirmed, would remain unwavering in its commitment to the socialist path and continue its relentless pursuit of the centennial milestones of Party and state establishment. Amidst a tumultuous and ever-evolving global landscape, fraught with escalating uncertainties and unpredictabilities, Viet Nam and China should strengthen solidarity and cooperation to safeguard their legitimate interests. China is a steadfast anchor of stability amidst global turbulence. Vietnam has always regarded its relations with China as a top priority and strategic choice in its foreign policy, continues to firmly adhere to the one-China policy, and supports the four global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping. Looking ahead, Viet Nam hopes to deepen political mutual trust, fortify strategic alignment, intensify practical cooperation, foster vibrant sub-national and people-to-people exchanges, and enhance multilateral coordination and collaboration with China. Together, they would strive to uphold international and regional stability and development while advancing the cause of world socialism. Viet Nam anticipated that the foreign affairs, defense, and public security departments of both nations would lead by example and set the pace in this endeavor.

Wang Yi first conveyed the cordial greetings of General Secretary Xi Jinping to To Lam and once again extended congratulations on the successful convening of the 14th National Congress of the CPV. He remarked that since last year, the top leaders of the two Parties have maintained strategic communication, steering China-Viet Nam relations to forge ahead with resolve amidst the changing world situation. It is believed that under the leadership of the new CPV Central Committee headed by General Secretary To Lam, the Vietnamese people will continuously open up new eras of national development and realize the centennial goals of Party and state building on schedule.

Wang Yi remarked that his visit to Viet Nam to attend the first ministerial meeting of the China-Viet Nam “3+3” strategic dialogue was aimed at implementing the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two Parties and nations. Through profound and extensive exchanges centered on the theme of “Coordinating Development and Security, Advancing on the Socialist Road with Unwavering Commitment, and Forging United Fronts to Confront Shared Challenges,” both sides forged a broad consensus and sent out an important signal to the world that China and Viet Nam, as two major socialist nations, were united in their commitment to safeguarding the security of their political systems and pursuing national development and rejuvenation. This pioneering strategic communication platform, established by China and Viet Nam on the global stage, marks a new stage in strategic mutual trust and cooperation between the two sides, making new progress in building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic significance.

Wang Yi said that this year marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and the implementation of the resolutions of the 14th National Congress of the CPV. China is willing to work with Vietnam to follow the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties, focus on the overarching goals of achieving “six mores”, continuously deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation, unite and collaborate to address common challenges, deepen political mutual trust, promote mutually beneficial cooperation, uphold justice and fairness, accelerate the establishment of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future with strategic significance, and jointly embark on a new journey towards modernization.

Wang Xiaohong and Dong Jun respectively presented an overview of the bilateral cooperation between the public security and defense sectors of China and Viet Nam.

During the visit, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with Wang Yi and his accompanying delegation. Additionally, Wang Yi held bilateral talks with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPV Central Committee and Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.