Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his commitment to strengthening the relationship between China and Vietnam, aiming to build a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. On Saturday, Xi exchanged congratulations with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong over the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
Xi, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized the profound friendship between the two socialist neighbors. He remarked, \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers,\" highlighting the close ties between the two parties and countries.
Reflecting on the 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Xi noted that China and Vietnam have fought side by side and supported each other in their struggles for national independence and liberation. The shared ideals and pursuit of a common future have been the most striking features of their relationship.
Recalling his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi stated that both sides pledged to work towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, elevating their relations to a new stage. He stressed that amidst unprecedented global changes, the continued commitment of China and Vietnam to the path of socialism is significant not only for their own futures but also for global peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
Xi expressed his willingness to collaborate 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 keeping in mind the original mission and forging ahead on the journey toward socialist modernization, aiming to deliver more benefits to the peoples of both countries and contribute to human development and progress.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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