On Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his commitment to strengthening the bond between China and Vietnam as the two nations celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
In messages exchanged with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Xi emphasized the importance of deepening strategic mutual trust and enhancing practical cooperation.
Xi, who also serves as the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the shared socialist ideals that unite China and Vietnam. \"China and Vietnam, two friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance,\" he stated.
Reflecting on the history between the two countries, Xi noted that since establishing diplomatic ties 75 years ago, China and Vietnam have stood side by side, supporting 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 recounted.
Xi recalled his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, during which both sides pledged to work towards building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. This commitment has elevated the relationship between the two parties and countries to a new stage.
As the world undergoes unprecedented changes, Xi stressed that China and Vietnam's steadfast commitment to socialism is pivotal not only for their own futures but also for the global socialist cause. He underscored the significance of their cooperation for regional and global peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
Looking ahead, Xi expressed his willingness to collaborate 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 urged both nations to remember their original mission and advance on the path toward socialist modernization, delivering greater benefits to their peoples and contributing to human development and progress.
Xi's remarks underscore the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between China and Vietnam, as both nations look to the future with a shared vision and mutual aspirations.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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