Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his commitment to strengthening the relationship between China and Vietnam, emphasizing a shared future and strategic partnership. On Saturday, President Xi exchanged congratulations with Vietnamese leaders General Secretary To Lam and President Luong Cuong on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
In his message, Xi highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between China and Vietnam, referring to both countries as \"comrades and brothers.\" He noted that since establishing diplomatic relations 75 years ago, the two nations have supported each other in their quests for national independence and liberation.
\"China and Vietnam represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance,\" Xi stated. He emphasized the importance of deepening strategic mutual trust and strengthening practical cooperation to achieve new milestones in their bilateral relationship.
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 noted that this commitment has elevated the relations between the two parties and countries to a new stage.
As the world undergoes unprecedented changes, Xi underscored the importance of China and Vietnam continuing to follow the path of socialism. He stated that this direction is critical not only for the future of their respective parties and countries but also for the global socialist cause, regional stability, and international development.
\"I attach great importance to the growth of bilateral relations,\" Xi affirmed. He expressed his willingness to work closely with Vietnamese leaders to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and promote the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Xi emphasized the need to remember their original mission and advance toward socialist modernization, aiming to bring greater benefits to the peoples of both nations and contribute to global progress.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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