Xi Jinping Pledges Deeper China-Vietnam Ties for Shared Future
Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized his commitment to strengthening the relationship between China and Vietnam, highlighting the importance of building a community with a shared future that holds strategic significance for both nations. Speaking on Saturday, President Xi expressed his readiness to work closely with Vietnamese leaders to deepen strategic mutual trust and enhance practical cooperation.
The remarks came as President Xi, who is also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, exchanged congratulations with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
\"China and Vietnam, as friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future,\" Xi stated. He reflected on the profound friendship that has developed over the 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, noting that the two nations have fought side by side and supported each other in their struggles for national independence and liberation. \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers,\" he added, encapsulating the close bonds between the two parties and countries.
President Xi highlighted the mutual learning and cooperation that have characterized the advancement of socialism in both countries. By forging ahead hand in hand, China and Vietnam have deepened their comprehensive strategic partnership, sharing the same ideals and pursuing a shared future\u2014traits that Xi described as the most striking features of their bilateral relations.
Recalling his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi noted that both sides pledged to work towards a China-Vietnam community with shared strategic significance, elevating the relations between the two parties and countries to a new stage.
Amid unprecedented changes in the world, Xi underscored the importance of China and Vietnam continuing to follow the path of socialism in good faith. He asserted that this commitment not only bears on the future of both parties and countries but also holds great significance for the global socialist cause, contributing to peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and the world at large.
Looking ahead, President Xi expressed his willingness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders, leveraging the milestone of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. He emphasized the importance of keeping in mind the original mission and forging ahead on the journey toward socialist modernization, aiming to deliver more benefits to the peoples of both nations and contribute significantly to the revitalization of the global socialist cause and human development.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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