Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger strategic mutual trust and practical cooperation with Vietnam, emphasizing the importance of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. The remarks came as both nations celebrated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations on Saturday.
President Xi exchanged congratulatory messages with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong. He highlighted the profound friendship between the two socialist neighbors, describing them as \"comrades and brothers\" who have fought side by side for national independence and liberation.
Xi Jinping noted that since the establishment of diplomatic ties 75 years ago, China and Vietnam have supported each other in their struggles and have deepened their comprehensive strategic cooperation. He emphasized that the two countries share the same ideals and are pursuing a shared future, which is the most striking feature of their relations.
Recalling his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, President Xi reiterated the commitment to work towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. This pledge has elevated the relations between the two parties and countries to a new stage.
In the face of unprecedented global changes, Xi Jinping stressed that the continued socialist path followed by China and Vietnam bears on the future of both nations and the global socialist cause. He underscored the great significance of this cooperation for regional and global peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
President Xi expressed his readiness to work with Vietnamese leaders to seize the opportunity of the 75th anniversary and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. He called for keeping in mind the original mission and forging ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization, aiming to deliver more benefits to the peoples of both countries.
He concluded by emphasizing the importance of contributing to revitalizing the global socialist cause and promoting human development and progress.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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