On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Vietnam, Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for deepening strategic mutual trust and strengthening practical cooperation with Vietnam. In a message exchanged with Vietnamese leaders on Saturday, Xi emphasized the importance of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
President Xi, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, conveyed his readiness to work closely with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong. He highlighted the profound friendship between the two neighboring socialist countries, noting that they \"represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.\"
Reflecting on the 75 years of diplomatic relations, Xi noted that China and Vietnam have stood side by side in their struggles for national independence and liberation. \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers,\" he remarked, underscoring the deep bonds formed through shared ideals and cooperation.
Xi recalled his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, during which the two nations pledged to elevate their relations to a new stage by working towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. He stressed that in the face of unprecedented global changes, the continued commitment of both countries to the path of socialism significantly impacts not only their futures but also the global socialist cause.
President Xi expressed his commitment to advancing bilateral relations, emphasizing the importance of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. He called for both nations to \"keep in mind the original mission and forge ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization,\" aiming to deliver greater benefits to their peoples and contribute to global development and progress.
The strengthening of China-Vietnam relations is seen as pivotal for peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and the world at large.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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