Beijing, China — Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his commitment to deepening cooperation with Vietnam, aiming to build a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that holds strategic importance. On Saturday, President Xi exchanged congratulations with Vietnamese leaders General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and President Luong Cuong on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
President Xi emphasized the profound friendship that unites China and Vietnam, describing the countries as \"comrades and brothers\" who have stood side by side throughout history. \"Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 75 years ago, our nations have fought together for national independence and liberation, supporting each other in times of need,\" Xi noted.
The Chinese leader highlighted the shared journey of advancing socialism, where both countries have learned from each other and forged ahead hand in hand. \"China and Vietnam represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance,\" he said, underscoring the unique relationship between the two parties and countries.
Reflecting on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, President Xi recalled the mutual pledge to elevate the relationship to a new stage. \"We committed to working towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, raising our bilateral relations to new heights,\" he stated.
Amid unprecedented global changes, President Xi stressed the importance of both nations continuing on the path of socialism. \"Our collaboration impacts not only the future of our parties and countries but also holds great significance for the peace, stability, development, and prosperity of the region and the world,\" he remarked.
President Xi expressed his readiness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders to seize the opportunities presented by the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. \"By remembering our original mission and forging ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization, we can deliver greater benefits to our peoples and contribute to human development and progress,\" he concluded.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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