Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening China's relationship with Vietnam, emphasizing the importance of deepening strategic mutual trust and enhancing practical cooperation. In messages exchanged on Saturday with Vietnamese leaders General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and President Luong Cuong, Xi celebrated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
\"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 forged through decades of mutual support in the struggle for national independence and liberation. \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers,\" he noted, emphasizing the unique bond between the two countries.
Reflecting on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi recalled the pledge made by both sides to work towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, elevating their relationship to a new stage. He underscored that both nations share the same ideals and pursue a shared future, which is the most striking feature of their bilateral relations.
As the world undergoes unprecedented changes, Xi stressed that China and Vietnam's continued commitment to the path of socialism is crucial not only for their own futures but also for the global socialist cause. He added that this commitment holds great significance for regional and global peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
Xi expressed his willingness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders during the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges, seizing the opportunity presented by the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. He urged both sides 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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