Xi Jinping Calls for Enhanced China-Mongolia Ties on 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a strong commitment to advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Mongolia, as the two nations celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties. In a congratulatory message to Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on Wednesday, President Xi emphasized the importance of fostering a \\"community with a shared future\\" and promoting steady, sustained development in bilateral relations.
\\"China and Mongolia are important neighbors to each other, and Mongolia was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China,\\" President Xi noted. He highlighted the longstanding adherence to good neighborliness and friendship over the past 75 years, which has deepened mutually beneficial cooperation and brought tangible benefits to both peoples.
President Khurelsukh, in his message, acknowledged the steady development of friendship and the strengthening of mutual trust between the two countries. He expressed readiness to work alongside President Xi to synergize Mongolia's Steppe Road Program with China's Belt and Road Initiative, aiming to contribute to the development of both nations and enhance the welfare of their peoples.
On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene exchanged congratulatory messages, reaffirming their commitment to deepening ties. Premier Li stated that China is willing to take the 75th anniversary as a new starting point to promote joint progress toward modernization and achieve win-win cooperation.
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene conveyed his intention to further deepen the traditional friendly relations between Mongolia and China, envisioning a bright future for bilateral relations.
The mutual affirmations come at a pivotal moment, underscoring the strategic importance of China-Mongolia relations in the regional and global context. The two nations continue to strengthen economic and cultural ties, signaling a commitment to collaboration and shared prosperity.
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Xi calls for sustained progress in promoting China-Mongolia ties
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