On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Vietnam, Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations. In messages exchanged with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Xi emphasized the importance of deepening mutual trust and practical cooperation.
\"China and Vietnam, as friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance,\" Xi stated. He highlighted the profound historical friendship between the two countries, noting their shared struggles for national independence and liberation. \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers,\" he remarked.
Reflecting on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi recalled the joint pledge to build a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. He underscored that both nations have learned from each other in advancing socialism and have deepened comprehensive strategic cooperation by forging ahead hand in hand.
As the world undergoes unprecedented changes, Xi stressed that China and Vietnam continuing to follow the path of socialism is crucial for the future of both parties and countries, as well as for global peace, stability, development, and prosperity. He expressed his readiness to work with Vietnamese leaders to deliver more benefits to the peoples of both nations and contribute significantly to the revitalization of the global socialist cause.
\"I attach great importance to the growth of bilateral relations,\" Xi said. \"I am willing to take this opportunity to keep in mind our original mission and forge ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization.\"
The exchange marks a significant moment in China-Vietnam relations, highlighting a shared vision for the future and a commitment to strengthening ties amid a changing global landscape.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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