Nong Duc Manh, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC), on Friday met with visiting Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo and discussed bilateral relations.

"Vietnam-China relations are currently at a stage of good development," Manh said.

He said Vietnam would like to increase exchanges with China at all levels to enhance political mutual trust, deepen cooperation in various fields, share development experiences and realize common development.

Manh said Vietnam would like to continue to be a good friend of China with bilateral relations as "comrades and bothers," to promote friendly ties and serve the interests of the two peoples.

Dai said Hu Jintao, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President, and Manh agreed last year to build a comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership, which would boost bilateral ties to a new high.

China firmly supports Vietnam's innovation and opening-up, and sincerely hopes the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Vietnamese people make even greater achievements in the country's development, Dai said.

The Chinese state councilor said he believes that both countries have the resolve, capability and wisdom to settle issues left over from history and explore greater potential for the development of bilateral ties.

Source: Xinhua