The two leaders wished the Parties, States and peoples of the two countries a happy new year, and for the building of socialism in each country to gain constant and greater achievements.
They spoke highly of the significance of the official visit to China by Trong last October which saw the issuance of a joint statement to accelerate and deepen the bilateral relations.
Xi and Trong expressed their hope that the two countries will grasp and well implement the high-level agreements and perceptions reached during the visit.