Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his commitment to deepening the strategic partnership between China and Vietnam, aiming to build a community with a shared future of strategic significance. Speaking on Saturday during the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations, Xi exchanged congratulations with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong.
Emphasizing the profound friendship between the two socialist neighbors, Xi noted that China and Vietnam represent a community sharing the same ideals and aspirations. He highlighted the historical solidarity of both countries, stating, \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers,\" which vividly portrays the close relations between the two parties and nations.
Xi underscored the importance of mutual learning in advancing socialism, which has strengthened their comprehensive strategic cooperation. He remarked that this shared pursuit of a common future is the most striking feature of their bilateral relations.
Reflecting on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi mentioned that both sides pledged to work towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, elevating their relationship to a new stage. He stressed that as the world undergoes unprecedented changes, the continued commitment of China and Vietnam to the path of socialism has significant implications for both nations and the global socialist cause.
President Xi expressed his readiness to collaborate 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 aims to advance on the journey toward socialist modernization, deliver greater benefits to the peoples of both countries, and contribute to global peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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