In a significant gesture of diplomatic solidarity, Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his readiness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders to deepen strategic mutual trust and strengthen practical cooperation. The aim is to achieve new milestones in building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic importance.
On Saturday, President Xi, who also serves as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, exchanged congratulatory messages with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyễn Phú Trọng and Vietnamese President Võ Văn Thưởng. The occasion marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Vietnam.
President Xi highlighted the profound friendship between the two neighboring socialist countries, emphasizing their history of standing shoulder to shoulder in the struggle 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 unique bond shared by the two nations.
He noted that in pursuit of socialist ideals, both countries have learned from each other and advanced hand in hand, thereby deepening their comprehensive strategic cooperation. \"China and Vietnam share the same ideals and pursue a shared future, which is the most striking feature of the relations between our parties and countries,\" President Xi stated.
Reflecting on his successful visit to Vietnam in 2023, President Xi recalled the mutual commitment to working towards a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic significance. This commitment has elevated the relationship between the two parties and countries to a new stage.
Amidst unprecedented global changes, President Xi emphasized that China and Vietnam's continued adherence to the path of socialism significantly impacts the future of both nations and the broader socialist cause worldwide. He stressed the importance of their collaboration for regional and global peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
President Xi reaffirmed his commitment to advancing bilateral relations and expressed his willingness to collaborate with Vietnamese leaders. He emphasized taking the 75th anniversary and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges as an opportunity to remain true to their original mission and progress together towards socialist modernization. This collaboration aims to bring greater benefits to the people of both countries and contribute to the revitalization of the global socialist cause and human development.
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Xi aims for better China-Vietnam community with shared future
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