Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his commitment to strengthening ties with Vietnam, emphasizing the importance of building a community with a shared future that holds strategic significance. On Saturday, President Xi exchanged congratulatory messages with General Secretary To Lam of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee 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 highlighted the profound friendship between the two nations, rooted in their joint struggles for national independence and liberation. \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China because we are both comrades and brothers,\" he added.
Reflecting on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi noted that the two sides pledged to work towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. He stressed that this commitment has elevated the relations between the two parties and countries to a new level.
As the world undergoes unprecedented changes, Xi underscored the importance of China and Vietnam continuing to follow the path of socialism. He expressed that their cooperation not only impacts the future of both nations but also holds great significance for peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and globally.
President Xi emphasized his readiness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders to deepen strategic mutual trust and strengthen practical cooperation. He called for both nations to seize the opportunity presented by the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. \"Let us deliver more benefits to our peoples and make important contributions to revitalizing the world socialist cause as well as promoting human development and progress,\" Xi urged.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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