In a significant gesture marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Vietnam, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his commitment to strengthening the relationship between the two neighboring nations. On Saturday, President Xi exchanged congratulations with Vietnamese leaders, emphasizing the importance of deepening strategic mutual trust and enhancing practical cooperation.
“China and Vietnam, two friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance,” President Xi said. He highlighted the profound history of camaraderie between the two countries, noting that “So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers” has become a vivid portrayal of their relations.
Reflecting on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, President Xi remarked that both sides pledged to work towards building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. This commitment has elevated the relations between the two nations to a new stage, fostering closer collaboration in various fields.
As the world undergoes unprecedented changes, President Xi underscored the significance of China and Vietnam continuing to follow the path of socialism. He stated that this path holds great importance for the future of both countries and the global socialist cause, contributing to regional peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
President Xi expressed his readiness to work with Vietnamese leaders to seize the opportunity presented by the anniversary and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. “By keeping in mind our original mission and forging ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization, we aim to deliver more benefits to our peoples and make important contributions to human development and progress,” he said.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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