Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his commitment to strengthening ties with Vietnam, highlighting the importance of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. Speaking on Saturday, Xi emphasized the strategic significance of deepening mutual trust and enhancing practical cooperation between the two nations.
The remarks were made during an exchange of congratulations with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Vietnam.
\"China and Vietnam, as friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance,\" Xi stated. He reflected on the longstanding friendship between the two countries, noting that since establishing diplomatic ties 75 years ago, both nations have stood side by side, supporting each other in their struggles for national independence and liberation.
Xi recalled his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, where both sides pledged to elevate their relationship, marking a new stage in the journey toward a shared future. He underscored that in the face of unprecedented global changes, the continued commitment of China and Vietnam to the path of socialism is crucial not only for their own futures but also for the global socialist cause.
\"Our cooperation holds great significance for the peace, stability, development, and prosperity of the region and the world at large,\" Xi remarked. He expressed his readiness to work closely with Vietnamese leaders during the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges, aiming to bring greater benefits to both peoples and contribute to human development and progress.
As both countries navigate the challenges of a changing world, Xi's message reinforces the importance of solidarity and shared vision between China and Vietnam, promising a collaborative effort toward socialist modernization and a prosperous future.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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