Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for deeper strategic trust and practical cooperation with Vietnam, aiming to build a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. On Saturday, President Xi exchanged congratulatory messages with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
\"China and Vietnam, two friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance,\" Xi said. He emphasized the profound friendship between the two countries, highlighting their shared struggles for national independence and liberation. \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers,\" he noted.
President Xi recalled his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, during which both sides pledged to work towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. This commitment has elevated the relations between the two parties and countries to a new stage.
Amid unprecedented changes in the world, Xi stressed that China and Vietnam continuing to follow the path of socialism has significant implications for the future of both nations and the global socialist cause. \"It is of great significance to the peace, stability, development, and prosperity of the region and the world at large,\" he said.
Expressing his dedication to strengthening bilateral relations, President Xi stated his readiness to work with Vietnamese leaders to deepen strategic mutual trust and strengthen practical cooperation. He highlighted the importance of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges as opportunities to forge ahead on the journey toward socialist modernization.
By enhancing collaboration, Xi hopes to deliver more benefits to the peoples of both countries and contribute to the revitalization of the global socialist cause, promoting human development and progress.
Reference(s):
Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
cgtn.com
