On the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Vietnam, Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his commitment to deepening strategic mutual trust and strengthening practical cooperation with Vietnam. In messages exchanged with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Xi emphasized the importance of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Xi, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the profound friendship between the two socialist neighbors. \"Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 75 years ago, our nations have fought side by side and supported each other in the struggle for national independence and liberation,\" he said. \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers.\"
The Chinese president noted that China and Vietnam have learned from each other in advancing socialism, forging ahead hand in hand and deepening comprehensive strategic cooperation. \"We share the same ideals and pursue a shared future, which is the most striking feature of the relations between our two parties and countries,\" Xi added.
Reflecting on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi recalled the pledge made by both sides to work towards building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. This commitment, he asserted, has elevated bilateral relations to a new stage.
Amid unprecedented changes in the world, Xi stressed that China and Vietnam's continued adherence to the path of socialism holds significant implications not only for their own futures but also for the global socialist cause. \"It is of great significance to the peace, stability, development, and prosperity of the region and the world at large,\" he said.
President Xi expressed his willingness to collaborate closely with Vietnamese leaders, taking the opportunity of the 75th anniversary and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges to \"keep in mind the original mission and forge ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization.\" He emphasized the goal of delivering more benefits to the peoples of both countries and making important contributions to revitalizing the world socialist cause and promoting human development and progress.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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