On the landmark occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Vietnam, Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a strong commitment to enhancing the relationship between the two nations. In messages exchanged with Vietnamese leaders, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and President Luong Cuong, Xi emphasized the importance of deepening strategic mutual trust and strengthening practical cooperation.
\"China and Vietnam, as friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future of strategic significance,\" Xi stated. He highlighted the historical bonds forged over decades, noting that the two countries have \"fought side by side and supported each other\" in their respective struggles for national independence and liberation. This profound friendship is vividly encapsulated in the sentiment that \"we are both comrades and brothers.\"
Reflecting on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi recalled the mutual pledge to build a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. This commitment has elevated the relationship between the two parties and countries to a new stage, fostering comprehensive strategic cooperation and mutual learning in advancing socialism.
Amidst unprecedented global changes, Xi underscored the significance of China and Vietnam continuing on the path of socialism. He asserted that this trajectory not only affects the future of both nations but also holds considerable importance for the peace, stability, development, and prosperity of the region and the world.
Looking forward, Xi expressed his readiness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders to seize the opportunity presented by the anniversary celebrations and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. \"We must keep in mind our original mission and forge ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization,\" he urged. This shared endeavor aims to deliver greater benefits to the peoples of both nations and contribute meaningfully to the global socialist cause and human development.
The exchange of congratulations between the leaders reaffirms the enduring partnership between China and Vietnam. As both countries navigate the complexities of the modern world, their strengthened alliance promises to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of regional and global affairs.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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