HA NOI — The Vietnamese Party, State and people always attach importance to the development of the friendly relationship and comprehensive co-operation with China and hope for the continuance of the traditional neighbour friendship between the two countries.

Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh said this during a meeting with vice chairwoman of the Chinese National People’s Congress Chen Zhili yesterday.

Manh applauded Chen Zhili’s visit to Viet Nam, and expressed his pleasure over the achievements that the Communist Party and people of China had made in the reform process.