Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a deeper strategic partnership between China and Vietnam, emphasizing the importance of building a community with a shared future. On Saturday, President Xi exchanged congratulations with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
President Xi highlighted the profound friendship and solidarity that have characterized China-Vietnam relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties 75 years ago. He recalled how both countries have supported each other in their struggles for national independence and liberation, fostering a bond described as being both comrades and brothers.
\"China and Vietnam, as friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance,\" President Xi stated. He emphasized that the two nations share common ideals and are committed to advancing socialism, learning from each other, and moving forward hand in hand. This cooperation has deepened their comprehensive strategic partnership and is seen as the most striking feature of their bilateral relations.
Reflecting on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, President Xi noted that both sides pledged to elevate their relationship to a new stage by building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. This commitment aims to enhance strategic mutual trust and strengthen practical cooperation between the two countries.
Amid unprecedented global changes, President Xi underscored the significance of China and Vietnam continuing to follow the path of socialism. He remarked that this choice impacts not only the future of both parties and countries but also holds great importance for the peace, stability, development, and prosperity of the region and the world at large.
President Xi expressed his dedication to the growth of bilateral relations and his willingness to work closely with Vietnamese leaders. He sees the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges as an opportunity to remember their original mission and forge ahead on the journey toward socialist modernization. By doing so, they aim to deliver greater benefits to their peoples and make significant contributions to revitalizing the global 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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