Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his commitment to enhancing strategic mutual trust and practical cooperation with Vietnam, aiming to build a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic significance. Xi made these remarks on Saturday while exchanging congratulations with Vietnamese leaders on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Xi, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized the profound friendship between China and Vietnam, describing the nations as \"comrades and brothers.\" Since establishing diplomatic ties 75 years ago, the two countries have fought side by side for national independence and liberation, forging a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
In their journey toward socialism, China and Vietnam have learned from each other and advanced hand in hand, deepening comprehensive strategic cooperation. Xi highlighted that both countries share the same ideals and aspirations, which is a defining feature of their relationship.
Recalling his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi noted that both sides pledged to work towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, elevating their bilateral relations to a new stage.
As the world experiences unprecedented changes, Xi underscored the importance of China and Vietnam continuing on the socialist path, which bears on the future of both nations and the global socialist cause. He stressed that this collaboration is significant for regional and global peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
Looking ahead, Xi expressed his willingness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders, taking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges as an opportunity to advance socialist modernization. He aims to bring more benefits to the peoples of both countries and make important contributions to the revival of global socialism and human development.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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