Xi Jinping Calls for Enhanced China-Vietnam Partnership on 75th Diplomatic Anniversary

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 partnership between the two nations. In a message exchanged with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong on Saturday, Xi emphasized the strategic significance of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future.

\"China and Vietnam, as friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic importance,\" Xi stated. He highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between the two countries, noting that they have supported each other since the establishment of diplomatic relations 75 years ago. \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers,\" Xi added, underscoring the close ties between the two parties and nations.

Recalling his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi noted that both sides pledged to work towards enhancing their comprehensive strategic cooperation. He expressed readiness to work with Vietnamese leaders to deepen strategic mutual trust and strengthen practical cooperation, aiming to elevate the relationship to a new stage.

Amid unprecedented global changes, Xi emphasized the importance of China and Vietnam continuing to follow the path of socialism. He stressed that this commitment not only affects the future of both parties and countries but also holds great significance for the peace, stability, development, and prosperity of the region and the world.

Xi called for both nations to seize the opportunity presented by the 75th anniversary and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. \"We should keep in mind our original mission and forge ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization,\" he urged. The goal is to deliver more benefits to the peoples of both countries and contribute significantly to the revitalization of the global socialist cause and human development.