Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a strong commitment to enhancing relations with Vietnam, aiming to build a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic significance. In a message exchanged on Saturday with Vietnamese leaders General Secretary To Lam and President Luong Cuong, Xi emphasized the importance of deepening strategic mutual trust and strengthening practical cooperation between the two nations.
Highlighting the historical bonds, Xi noted that China and Vietnam, as friendly socialist neighbors, have fought side by side in their struggles for national independence and liberation. He remarked, \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers,\" capturing the essence of the longstanding relationship between the two parties and countries.
Reflecting on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, Xi recalled the pledge made by both sides to work towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. This commitment has elevated the relations between the two parties and countries to a new stage, fostering comprehensive strategic cooperation.
In the face of unprecedented global changes, Xi underscored the significance of China and Vietnam continuing to follow the path of socialism. He stated that this shared journey not only impacts the future of both nations but also holds great significance for peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and the world at large.
Xi affirmed his dedication to bilateral relations, expressing his willingness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders during the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. He called for both nations to remember their original mission and forge ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization, aiming to deliver more benefits to their peoples and contribute to global human development and progress.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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