Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his readiness to work with Vietnamese leaders to deepen strategic mutual trust and strengthen practical cooperation, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
On Saturday, President Xi exchanged congratulations with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, highlighting the importance of the China-Vietnam relationship.
President Xi emphasized that China and Vietnam, as friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. \"Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 75 years ago, our nations have fought side by side and supported each other in the struggle for national independence and liberation,\" he remarked.
He noted that the profound friendship between China and Vietnam stems from being \"comrades and brothers,\" which vividly portrays the close relations between the two parties and countries. In advancing socialism, both sides have learned from each other and progressed hand in hand, deepening comprehensive strategic cooperation.
President Xi highlighted that China and Vietnam share the same ideals and pursue a shared future, calling it the most striking feature of their bilateral relations. During his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, both sides pledged to work towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, elevating their relations to a new stage.
As unprecedented changes unfold globally, President Xi stated that China and Vietnam's commitment to the socialist path bears on the future of their parties and countries, as well as the global socialist cause. This commitment holds great significance for peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and the world.
President Xi expressed that he attaches great importance to the growth of bilateral relations and is willing to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders. Taking the 75th anniversary and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges as an opportunity, he aims to \"keep in mind the original mission and forge ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization,\" delivering more benefits to both peoples and contributing to human development and progress.
