Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday extended heartfelt congratulations to Joseph Aoun on his assumption of the presidency of Lebanon. In his message, Xi emphasized the longstanding friendship between China and Lebanon, noting that bilateral relations have shown strong development momentum in recent years.
“China and Lebanon enjoy a traditional friendship,” Xi stated, highlighting the enhanced political mutual trust and the deepening friendship between the two peoples. “I attach great importance to the development of China-Lebanon ties and am ready to work with President Aoun to promote friendly relations between our countries,” he added.
Xi expressed China’s readiness to engage in mutually beneficial cooperation across various fields to better serve the interests of both nations. He reaffirmed China’s firm support for Lebanon in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“China will continue to provide assistance within its capacity for Lebanon’s economic development and the improvement of people’s livelihood,” Xi assured, underscoring the commitment to strengthening the partnership between the two countries.
Joseph Aoun’s ascension to the presidency marks a significant moment for Lebanon, and Xi’s message reflects China’s desire to enhance diplomatic ties and support Lebanon’s path toward stability and prosperity.
