Hanoi, April 15 -- The meeting, part of the Vietnamese leader's state visit to China, followed a welcome ceremony with the highest protocol reserved for heads of state at the Great Hall of the People.

Welcoming the Vietnamese leader and high-ranking delegation, the host warmly congratulated To Lam on his recent election as President of Viet Nam by the 16th National Assembly. He appreciated his guest choosing China to visit first following the resounding success of the 14th National Congress of the CPV and the consolidation of state leadership positions, considering this as a demonstration of the high regard and top priority given by the Vietnamese Party and State in general, and General Secretary and President To Lam in particular, to th...