On the momentous occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Vietnam, Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a strong commitment to deepening ties with Vietnam. In messages exchanged with Vietnamese leaders, Xi emphasized the importance of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic significance.
In his congratulatory message to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Xi highlighted the profound friendship and historical bonds between the two nations. \"China and Vietnam, as friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance,\" Xi stated.
The Chinese president reflected on the deep-rooted camaraderie forged through shared struggles for national independence and liberation over the past 75 years. \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China because we are both comrades and brothers,\" he remarked, underscoring the solidarity and mutual support that have characterized the bilateral relationship.
Xi Jinping also noted the collaborative efforts in advancing socialism, where both countries have learned from each other and progressed hand in hand. This cooperation has deepened their comprehensive strategic partnership, with shared ideals and a common future being the most striking features of their relations.
Recalling his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi affirmed the commitment of both nations to work towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic significance. This pledge has elevated the relations between the two parties and countries to a new stage.
Amid unprecedented global changes, Xi emphasized that China and Vietnam's continued adherence to the path of socialism bears on the future of both nations and the global socialist cause. He highlighted the significant role this commitment plays in promoting peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and the world at large.
Looking ahead, Xi expressed his readiness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders to seize the opportunity presented by the 75th anniversary and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. He called for both sides to \"keep in mind the original mission and forge ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization,\" aiming to deliver greater benefits to their peoples and contribute to human development and progress.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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