In a significant gesture marking 75 years of diplomatic relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh exchanged warm congratulations this Wednesday. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two neighboring nations.
President Xi emphasized the importance he places on China-Mongolia relations, expressing his readiness to collaborate closely with President Khurelsukh. \"Under the guidance of building a community with a shared future, I am eager to promote the steady and sustained development of our comprehensive strategic partnership,\" Xi stated in his message.
Mongolia, one of the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, has enjoyed a long-standing relationship characterized by good neighborliness and mutual benefit. Over the past 75 years, the two countries have deepened cooperation across various fields, bringing tangible benefits to their peoples.
President Khurelsukh reflected on the progress made, noting, \"Since establishing diplomatic ties, our two sides have steadily developed friendship and continued to consolidate mutual trust.\" He expressed his willingness to work alongside President Xi to align Mongolia's Steppe Road Program with China's Belt and Road Initiative, aiming to contribute to the development of both countries and deliver greater benefits to their peoples.
The milestone was also marked by an exchange between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene. Premier Li highlighted China's willingness to use the anniversary as a new starting point to advance towards modernization and achieve win-win cooperation. \"China is ready to walk hand in hand with Mongolia on the path of modernization,\" Li affirmed.
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene echoed these sentiments, expressing his readiness to further deepen the traditional friendly relations. \"Together, we can create a bright future for our bilateral relations,\" he remarked.
The anniversary celebrations underscore the enduring friendship and strategic cooperation between China and Mongolia, setting the stage for continued collaboration and mutual growth in the years ahead.
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Xi calls for sustained progress in promoting China-Mongolia ties
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