Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger ties between China and Vietnam, emphasizing the importance of a shared future and deeper strategic cooperation. On Saturday, in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, President Xi exchanged congratulations with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong.
Xi highlighted the longstanding friendship between China and Vietnam, describing the two countries as \"comrades and brothers\" who have fought side by side for national independence and liberation. He noted that since the establishment of diplomatic ties 75 years ago, the two sides have supported each other and forged deep bonds through their shared struggles.
\"In advancing socialism, we have learned from each other and moved forward hand in hand,\" President Xi stated, emphasizing that China and Vietnam share the same ideals and aspirations for the future. This shared vision, he said, is the most striking feature of the relations between the two parties and countries.
Reflecting on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi recalled the commitment both nations made to build a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic significance, elevating bilateral relations to a new stage.
As the world undergoes unprecedented changes, Xi stressed the importance of China and Vietnam continuing to follow the path of socialism. He underscored that this steadfast commitment has a profound bearing on the future of both countries and the global socialist cause, contributing significantly to regional and global peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
President Xi expressed his readiness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders to deepen strategic mutual trust and enhance practical cooperation. \"I attach great importance to the growth of our bilateral relations,\" he said. He called for both nations to seize the opportunity of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges to forge ahead on the journey toward socialist modernization.
Xi concluded by emphasizing the need to deliver more benefits to the peoples of both countries and to make important contributions to revitalizing the global socialist cause, promoting human development and progress.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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