Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his commitment to strengthening ties with Vietnam, emphasizing the strategic significance of their shared future. On Saturday, President Xi exchanged congratulations with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
\"China and Vietnam, as friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic importance,\" President Xi stated. He highlighted the deep-rooted friendship forged over decades, noting, \"Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 75 years ago, our two nations have fought side by side and supported each other in the struggle for national independence and liberation.\"
President Xi reflected on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, where both sides pledged to build a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. He emphasized that this commitment has elevated their bilateral relations to a new stage, fostering comprehensive strategic cooperation.
In the face of unprecedented global changes, President Xi underscored the importance of both countries continuing on the path of socialism. \"Our shared ideals and pursuit of a common future are vital not only to the destinies of our parties and countries but also to the peace, stability, development, and prosperity of the region and the world at large,\" he said.
Looking ahead, President Xi expressed his readiness to work closely with Vietnamese leaders. He stressed the importance of deepening strategic mutual trust and enhancing practical cooperation. \"By keeping in mind our original mission and forging ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization, we can deliver more benefits to our peoples and make significant contributions to global development and progress,\" he concluded.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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