This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of China-Vietnam diplomatic relations. The countries, both under communist party leadership, have a long history of friendship and cooperation despite disputes. As Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Vietnam from Nov 5-6, the first by China's top leader in a decade, let's take a look at earlier high-level exchanges.

Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang attended the V-Day Parade in Beijing marking the 70th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

President Xi called for both countries to consolidate traditional friendship, expand cooperation and cultural exchanges and maintain high-level contacts while meeting with Sang.

President Xi Jinping meets with Vietnamese counterpart Truong Tan Sang in Beijing, Sept 3, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]

Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam's Communist Party chief, paid an official visit to China, the first by the Party's top leader since the Communist Party of China's leadership transition at the 18th CPC National Congress.

Xi and Trong agreed to work together to manage and control maritime frictions to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea. China and Vietnam showed their determination to strengthen ties by sealing a host of agreements and pledging to tackle such friction properly.

President Xi Jinping meets with Vietnam's Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong in Beijing, April 7, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]

Xi and Trong address young people from both countries in Beijing, April 4, 2015. [Photo by Wu Zhiyi / China Daily]

November 10, 2014

Beijing

Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang attended the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting.

President Xi called on both sides to cement the improving momentum of bilateral relations by enhancing strategic communication and keeping their relations on track when meeting Sang. The two leaders pledged to handle maritime issues through dialogue and consultation and strengthen bilateral relations.

President Xi Jinping meets with Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang in Beijing, Nov 10, 2014. [Photo/Xinhua]

October 14, 2013

Hanoi

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited Vietnam and called on China and Vietnam to deepen practical cooperation and promote bilateral ties to a new high during a meeting with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, stressing that China stands ready to maintain high-level strategic communication with Vietnam.

Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi, Oct 14, 2013. [Photo/Xinhua]

June 19, 2013

Beijing

Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang paid his first official visit to China.

President Xi and his counterpart vowed to prevent disputes from derailing ties and a fishery emergency hotline was established to handle disputes. The two leaders also witnessed the signing of a series of agreements in areas including defense, the economy and public diplomacy.

President Xi Jinping welcomes Truong Tan Sang in Beijing. [Photo by Wu Zhiyi / China Daily]