Chinese President Xi Jinping met with foreign guests attending the China International Friendship Conference and the conference marking the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) in Beijing on Friday.
During the event, President Xi expressed his appreciation for the long-term dedication of international friends in strengthening ties with China. He emphasized that people-to-people friendship forms the foundation for stable and long-term international relations and serves as an enduring driving force for promoting world peace and development.
\"Over the past 75 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Communist Party of China has united and led the Chinese people in forging a path of modernization that has not only advanced our nation but also benefited the world,\" Xi said.
He acknowledged the invaluable support from people around the globe, stating that China's achievements in various fields would not have been possible without international cooperation. \"Numerous international friends have shared both joys and hardships with the Chinese people. Many foreign enterprises, institutions, and individuals have actively participated in advancing China's socialist modernization, achieving mutual benefits and making significant contributions to promoting friendly exchanges and cooperation between China and other countries,\" Xi added.
President Xi highlighted the importance of remembering the contributions of international friends and the sincere friendships developed over the years. \"We will always remember your important contributions to China and the sincere friendship that has been developed with the Chinese people,\" he remarked.
Addressing the current global landscape, Xi stressed that the world stands at a historical crossroads. In the face of unprecedented changes, he called for building a community with a shared future for humanity as the right path forward for all nations.
\"China is willing to strengthen friendly exchanges with friends from all other countries, harness 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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