Beijing, China — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with foreign guests at the China International Friendship Conference and the event marking the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries on Friday.
During the gathering, President Xi emphasized the vital role of people-to-people diplomacy in fostering stable and long-term international relations. He praised international friends for their long-term dedication to strengthening ties with China.
\"People-to-people friendship is the foundation for stable and long-term international relations and an unremitting driving force for promoting world peace and development,\" Xi stated.
Reflecting on the 75 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, Xi noted that the nation's achievements have been made possible with the support of people from other countries. He acknowledged the contributions of numerous foreign enterprises, institutions, and individuals in advancing China's modernization.
\"We will always remember your important contributions to China and the sincere friendship that has been developed with the Chinese people,\" he expressed to the attendees.
Amid global changes unseen in a century, Xi highlighted that the world stands at a historical crossroads. He called for building a community with a shared future for humanity as the path forward for all nations.
\"China is willing to strengthen friendly exchanges with friends from all other countries, give play to the unique role of people-to-people diplomacy, and strive to build a community with a shared future for humanity,\" Xi concluded.
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