Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his readiness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders to deepen strategic mutual trust and strengthen practical cooperation between China and Vietnam. In a statement released on Saturday commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations, Xi emphasized the importance of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
President Xi, who is also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, exchanged congratulations with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong. He highlighted the profound friendship that has developed over the past 75 years, noting that China and Vietnam, as friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future.
A History of Solidarity and Mutual Support
Reflecting on the history of bilateral relations, Xi remarked that since the establishment of diplomatic ties, China and Vietnam have fought side by side and supported each other in their struggles for national independence and liberation. \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers,\" he said, underscoring the close ties between the two parties and countries.
In their pursuit of socialism, the two nations have learned from each other and progressed hand in hand, deepening comprehensive strategic cooperation. Xi noted that sharing the same ideals and pursuing a shared future is the most striking feature of China-Vietnam relations.
Advancing Towards a Shared Future
Recalling his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, President Xi stated that both sides pledged to work toward a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, elevating bilateral relations to a new stage. He emphasized that amid unprecedented changes in the world, it is crucial for China and Vietnam to continue following the path of socialism in good faith.
\"Continuing on this path has a bearing on the future of our parties and countries, as well as the global socialist cause,\" Xi said. \"It is of great significance to the peace, stability, development, and prosperity of the region and the world at large.\"
Expressing his commitment to the growth of bilateral relations, Xi declared his willingness to work with Vietnamese leaders to seize the opportunity presented by the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. He called for both sides to keep in mind their original mission and forge ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization, aiming to deliver more benefits to their peoples and contribute to human development and progress.
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