Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of deepening strategic mutual trust and enhancing practical cooperation with Vietnam to build a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic significance.
In recent communications with Vietnamese leaders, Xi highlighted the longstanding friendship and solidarity between the two neighboring socialist countries.
\"China and Vietnam are not only close neighbors but also comrades and brothers who share common ideals and a shared future,\" Xi stated. \"Our relationship is marked by mutual support and a deep bond forged over decades.\"
Since establishing diplomatic ties in 1950, China and Vietnam have stood together in their respective journeys toward national independence and development. Xi underscored the importance of continuing this collaboration amidst global changes.
\"Advancing socialism requires us to learn from each other and move forward hand in hand,\" he said. \"Strengthening our strategic partnership contributes to regional peace, stability, development, and prosperity.\"
Xi expressed his readiness to work with Vietnamese leaders to seize opportunities presented by initiatives such as the China-Vietnam Year of Friendship, aiming to deliver greater benefits to both peoples and contribute to global progress.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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