Vietnam strengthens ties with China and honors fallen soldiers

Vietnamese National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and Chinese National People’s Congress Chairman Zhao Leji have called for enhanced cooperation between Vietnam and China. The leaders emphasized the need for balanced and sustainable trade, high-quality investment, coordinated railway connectivity, and increased collaboration in science and technology. President Man proposed strengthening national defense and security ties, as well as maintaining exchanges at all levels to support the development and international standing of both nations.

In Ho Chi Minh City, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended a memorial and reburial ceremony for 731 fallen soldiers recovered from Le Thi Rieng Park. The event, organized by municipal authorities and Military Region 7 Command, honored those who sacrificed their lives for national independence and freedom. The ceremony was attended by high-ranking military officials, government leaders, and representatives from the US and Australian embassies.