On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Vietnam, Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a strong commitment to deepen strategic mutual trust and practical cooperation with Vietnam. In messages exchanged with Vietnamese leaders, President Xi emphasized the importance of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic significance.
President Xi, who is also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, exchanged congratulations with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong. He highlighted the profound friendship and shared socialist ideals that bind the two neighboring countries.
\"China and Vietnam, two friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance,\" President Xi stated. He recalled the historical support the two nations have provided each other in their struggles for national independence and liberation over the past 75 years.
Quoting the sentiment that 'So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China because we are both comrades and brothers,' Xi underscored the vivid portrayal of the relations between the two parties and countries. He noted that the two sides have learned from each other and advanced hand in hand in their pursuit of socialism, deepening comprehensive strategic cooperation.
Reflecting on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi mentioned the pledge made by both nations to work towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, elevating bilateral relations to a new stage. He stressed that amid unprecedented global changes, continued adherence to the socialist path by both countries bears significance for their futures and the global socialist cause.
President Xi expressed his readiness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders during the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. He emphasized the importance of keeping in mind the original mission and forging ahead on the journey toward socialist modernization, aiming to deliver greater benefits to both peoples and contribute to global development and progress.
As the world experiences significant shifts, the strengthened partnership between China and Vietnam is poised to play a vital role in promoting peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and beyond.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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