Quang Ninh, Feb. 21 -- The 16th meeting of the joint working committee between Vietnam's northern province of Quang Ninh, Lang Son, Cao Bang and Ha Giang, and China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region was held in Ha Long city in Quang Ninh in February 21.

The focus of the discussions was a shared commitment to continue fostering a borderline of peace, friendship, stability, cooperation and development. Key priorities include increasing exchanges and coordination, enhancing cross-border trade, upgrading bilateral border gates to international standards, and improving customs clearance capacity.

Both sides pledged to boost cooperation in tourism, education, and healthcare while reinforcing border security and safety. They vowed to support a ...