Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his readiness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders to deepen strategic mutual trust and strengthen practical cooperation. On Saturday, Xi emphasized the importance of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that holds strategic significance for both nations.
In messages exchanged with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, Xi highlighted the profound friendship between China and Vietnam. He noted that the two socialist neighbors have stood side by side, supporting each other in their struggles for national independence and liberation.
\"China and Vietnam represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance,\" Xi stated. He added that the phrase \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers\" vividly portrays the relations between the two parties and countries.
Reflecting on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi recalled that both sides pledged to work towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, elevating bilateral relations to a new stage. He emphasized that learning from each other and advancing socialism together has deepened their comprehensive strategic cooperation.
As the world experiences unprecedented changes, Xi underscored the importance of China and Vietnam continuing to follow the path of socialism. He stressed that this commitment impacts not only the future of their respective parties and countries but also holds great significance for the peace, stability, development, and prosperity of the region and the world.
Xi expressed his dedication to the growth of bilateral relations, urging both nations to take 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. \"We should deliver more benefits to our peoples and make important contributions to revitalizing the world socialist cause,\" he said.
The reaffirmation of strong ties between China and Vietnam signifies a shared commitment to mutual development and cooperation, promising new achievements in the pursuit of a shared future with strategic importance.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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