Strengthening special bond

Xi calls for joint efforts with Vietnam to find durable maritime dispute solution

President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for China and Vietnam to work together to enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation and expand communication to promote bilateral ties based on their friendship "forged with blood" by the older generation of the two peoples.

Meanwhile, the two countries need to "stay committed to seeking a fundamental and durable solution to their maritime issues acceptable to both sides through friendly consultation", he said.