On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Vietnam, Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his commitment to deepening strategic mutual trust and strengthening practical cooperation with Vietnam. In a message exchanged with Vietnamese leaders on Saturday, Xi emphasized the significance of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future.
Xi, who is also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the profound friendship and historical bonds between the two socialist neighbors. \"Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 75 years ago, our two nations have fought side by side and supported each other in the struggle for national independence and liberation,\" Xi noted. He added that the phrase, \"So profound is the friendship between Vietnam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers,\" vividly portrays the close relations between the two parties and countries.
In advancing socialism, China and Vietnam have learned from each other's experiences and have deepened comprehensive strategic cooperation. Xi recalled his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, during which both sides pledged to elevate their relationship to a new stage by working towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic significance.
Amid unprecedented global changes, Xi underscored the importance of both countries continuing to follow the path of socialism in good faith. \"This has a bearing on the future of our two parties and countries, as well as the future of the global socialist cause,\" he said. Xi emphasized that this cooperation is significant for peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and the world.
Expressing his commitment to bilateral relations, Xi stated that he is ready to work with Vietnamese leaders to seize the opportunity presented by the 75th anniversary and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. \"Let us keep in mind our original mission and forge ahead on the journey toward socialist modernization,\" Xi urged, aiming to deliver greater benefits to both peoples and contribute to the revitalization of the global socialist cause and human progress.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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