"Vietnam is ready to properly control and manage maritime disputes with China, and to jointly maintain regional peace and stability," Lam was quoted as saying by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Hanoi is willing to cooperate with Beijing on a multilateral international level, to support multipolarity, defend international justice and actively contribute to global peace and development, he added.
Lam, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is on a state visit to China from Sunday to Tuesday. This is his first foreign trip since taking office. The visit reflects the great importance Lam places on bilateral relations, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.