Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his readiness to work with Vietnamese leaders to deepen strategic mutual trust and strengthen practical cooperation, aiming for new achievements in building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. On Saturday, Xi exchanged congratulations with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
In his message, Xi emphasized that China and Vietnam, as friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future of strategic importance. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 75 years ago, the two nations have fought side by side and supported each other in their struggles for national independence and liberation. He remarked that the profound friendship between China and Vietnam, where they are \"both comrades and brothers,\" vividly portrays the relations between the two parties and countries.
Xi recalled his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, during which both sides pledged to work toward building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic significance, elevating bilateral relations to a new stage. He noted that the two countries share the same ideals and pursue a shared future, which is a striking feature of their relations.
Amid unprecedented changes in the world, Xi stressed the significance of China and Vietnam continuing to faithfully follow the path of socialism. He pointed out that this commitment affects the future of both parties and countries, as well as the global socialist cause. It holds great importance for peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and globally.
The Chinese president expressed his willingness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders, capitalizing on the opportunity presented by the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. He called for both nations to remember their original mission and advance on the new journey toward socialist modernization. By doing so, they can deliver greater benefits to their peoples and make significant contributions 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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