On Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his commitment to deepening strategic mutual trust and practical cooperation with Vietnam. In a message exchanged with Vietnamese leaders on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, Xi emphasized the importance of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic significance.
Xi, who also serves as the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, conveyed his sentiments to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong. He highlighted the profound friendship between China and Vietnam, noting that as \"friendly socialist neighbors,\" the two countries represent a community with shared aspirations and destinies.
\"Since establishing diplomatic ties 75 years ago, our nations have stood side by side, supporting each other in the struggle for national independence and liberation,\" Xi remarked. \"The deep friendship between Vietnam and China, as both comrades and brothers, vividly portrays the strong relations between our parties and countries.\"
Xi reflected on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, during which both sides pledged to work towards elevating their relationship to a new stage. He underscored the shared ideals and commitment to socialism that bind the two nations, emphasizing that continuing on this path has significant implications for the future of both countries and the broader global socialist cause.
Amid unprecedented global changes, Xi stressed the importance of China and Vietnam forging ahead together on the journey toward socialist modernization. \"By keeping in mind our original mission and working collaboratively, we can bring greater benefits to our peoples and contribute significantly to human development and progress,\" he stated.
President Xi expressed his readiness to seize the opportunity presented by the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. He called for both nations to strengthen their comprehensive strategic cooperation, enhance peace and stability in the region, and promote development and prosperity on a global scale.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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