Senior CPC Official Meets Vietnam's Chief Justice to Strengthen Bilateral Judicial Cooperation

Senior Chinese official Chen Wenqing held talks this Friday with Le Minh Tri, chief justice of Vietnam's Supreme People's Court, as the two nations seek to bolster their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. The meeting, seen as another step in strengthening diplomatic and legal ties, underscored the commitment of both countries to enhancing collaboration at the highest levels.

Chen, who serves on the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and heads the CPC Central Committee's Commission for Political and Legal Affairs, stressed the importance of following through on mutual understandings reached by Chinese and Vietnamese leaders. "The leaders of our two countries have reached important consensus on deepening the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership," Chen remarked. He noted that these agreements provide a clear direction for the continued growth and stability of bilateral relations.

The Chinese official called for earnest efforts from both sides to fully implement these top-level agreements. Priorities emphasized by Chen included improving communication mechanisms, expanding avenues for cooperation, and fortifying mutual support in judicial matters. He highlighted the need to strengthen judicial assistance and enhance the capacity to tackle transnational crime effectively, which remains a key concern in the region. Additionally, Chen advocated for more efficient solutions to cross-border disputes, reaffirming the value of legal cooperation in maintaining regional security and promoting economic development.

Vietnam’s chief justice, Le Minh Tri, expressed his country’s readiness to deepen judicial exchanges and broaden cooperation with China. He conveyed Vietnam’s willingness to play an active role in carrying out joint initiatives, stating that closer collaboration would benefit both nations and contribute to the rule of law in the Asia-Pacific region.

The high-level dialogue signals a shared commitment to advancing legal and political collaboration. As both nations strive to address regional challenges together, their judicial cooperation is likely to play a pivotal role in maintaining stability, promoting fair governance, and fostering stronger bilateral ties.