On the second day of his visit, from November 26 to 28, Minister Tran Duc Thang held talks with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), chaired by Deputy Commissioner Zhao Zenglian.

Opening the session, Zhao emphasized the long-standing and friendly cooperative relationship between Vietnam and China.

“This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries, with many significant events and celebrations already taking place,” said Zhao.

He welcomed the minister’s visit as evidence of effective cooperation between the two sides, including the strong partnership between the Vietnamese ministry and the GACC.

“I believe that following this visit, our bilateral cooperation will continue to thrive, particularly in economic, social, and trade relations,” Zhao added.

Bilateral agricultural trade has seen significant growth in 2025. By the end of October, China had imported agricultural products from Vietnam worth $8.7 billion.

According to Zhao, these results reflect strong bilateral cooperation and the support of the Vietnamese Embassy in China. He reiterated China’s commitment to opening its market to quality agricultural products from Vietnam.

As the authority responsible for quarantine and market access, GACC pledged to support the shared goals set by both countries’ leaders.

“In 2025, we have already signed four protocols for chili, passion fruit, rice bran, and unprocessed bird’s nest. Today, we will sign the protocol for exporting fresh jackfruit from Vietnam to China, creating new momentum in agricultural trade,” Zhao said.

The GACC representative also expressed readiness to enhance cooperation with Vietnamese authorities to achieve shared objectives and contribute to building a future-oriented Vietnam–China community.

On Vietnam’s side, Minister Tran Duc Thang affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and Government prioritize strengthening cooperation with China across all areas, especially in agriculture and environmental affairs.

He noted that China remains one of Vietnam’s most important trading partners. As of October 2025, total bilateral trade had already surpassed the full-year figure for 2024.

At the sector level, the Minister emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation in areas under the ministry’s purview. Beyond trade, he highlighted the need to promote investment facilitation, particularly given the geographic advantages of the two countries’ shared border.

“I hope the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and GACC will continue working closely to deepen this relationship,” the Minister said.

During the session, both sides also exchanged views on technical matters related to the trade of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products.

Tam An