Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger ties between China and Vietnam, emphasizing the importance of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic significance. Speaking on Saturday, Xi exchanged congratulations with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Xi, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between the two socialist neighbors. “Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 75 years ago, the two sides have fought side by side and supported each other in their struggle for national independence and liberation,” Xi said. He added that the phrase “So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers” vividly portrays the strong bond between the two nations.
The Chinese President underscored the shared ideals and mutual learning in advancing socialism. He noted that both countries have forged ahead hand in hand, deepening their comprehensive strategic cooperation. “China and Vietnam share the same ideals and pursue a shared future, which is the most striking feature of the relations between the two parties and countries,” Xi remarked.
Recalling his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi stated that both sides pledged to elevate their relationship, pushing for new achievements in building a community with a shared future. “As changes of the world, of the times and of history are unfolding in unprecedented ways, China and Vietnam continuing to follow in good faith the path of socialism has a bearing on the future of the two parties and countries as well as the future of the global socialist cause,” he said. Xi emphasized that this cooperation is of great significance to regional and global peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
Looking ahead, Xi expressed his commitment to working with Vietnamese leaders to seize the opportunity presented by the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. He called for both countries to “keep in mind the original mission and forge ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization,” aiming to deliver greater benefits to their peoples and contribute to human development and progress.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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