Xi Jinping Calls for Stronger China-Vietnam Community with Shared Future
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Vietnam, Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his commitment to deepening strategic mutual trust and practical cooperation with Vietnam. In a message exchanged on Saturday with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Xi emphasized the strategic significance of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future.
\"China and Vietnam, two friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance,\" Xi stated. He highlighted the profound friendship forged over 75 years, noting that both nations have stood side by side in their struggles for national independence and liberation. \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers,\" Xi added, encapsulating the deep ties between the two parties and countries.
Xi reflected on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, during which both sides pledged to elevate their relations to a new stage by working towards a shared future. He stressed that as the world undergoes unprecedented changes, the continued commitment of China and Vietnam to the path of socialism is vital not only for the future of both nations but also for global peace, stability, and prosperity.
The Chinese leader 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. \"We must keep in mind our original mission and forge ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization,\" Xi said. He underscored the importance of delivering benefits to the peoples of both nations and contributing to the revitalization of the global socialist cause and human development.
Xi's remarks signal a strengthening of the comprehensive strategic cooperation between China and Vietnam. By deepening their partnership, both countries aim to contribute significantly to regional peace and development, reflecting their shared ideals and commitment to a common future.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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