On Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his commitment to strengthening the relationship between China and Vietnam, aiming to build a community with a shared future of strategic significance. Marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations, Xi conveyed his intentions to deepen strategic mutual trust and enhance practical cooperation with Vietnamese leaders.
In a message exchanged with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Xi highlighted the profound friendship and solidarity that have characterized China-Vietnam relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties 75 years ago.
\"China and Vietnam, two friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance,\" Xi stated. He emphasized that both countries have fought side by side and supported each other in their struggles for national independence and liberation.
Recalling his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi noted that the two sides pledged to elevate their relationship, working towards a community with a shared future. \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers,\" he said, reflecting on the deep bonds between the two nations.
Xi stressed that as the world undergoes unprecedented changes, continued cooperation and adherence to the path of socialism by China and Vietnam bear significant implications for the future of both countries and the global socialist movement. He highlighted the importance of their collaboration for regional and global peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
Looking ahead, Xi expressed his willingness to work closely with Vietnamese leaders to seize the opportunity presented by the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. He called for forging ahead on the journey toward socialist modernization, aiming to deliver greater benefits to the peoples of both countries and contribute to human development and progress.
The strengthening of China-Vietnam relations signifies a commitment to mutual growth and cooperation in a rapidly changing global landscape. As both nations pursue their shared ideals, their partnership is poised to make significant contributions to regional stability and the advancement of the global socialist cause.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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