✨ In a move that shines a spotlight on friendship and future cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vietnamese counterpart To Lam met on Monday to strengthen ties between their countries. The leaders vowed to deepen their traditional friendship and jointly lead the development of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future. 🤝
Meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, President Xi, who is also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, welcomed To Lam, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, on his state visit to China. 🇨🇳🇻🇳
To Lam arrived in Guangzhou on Sunday morning, marking China as his first overseas destination since taking office. President Xi congratulated Lam on his new role and emphasized the high level of importance both countries place on their relationship. 🌟
\"China takes Vietnam as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy,\" Xi stated, highlighting the mutual support and cooperation that have marked China-Vietnam relations. He expressed a willingness to establish a strong working relationship and personal friendship with Lam to guide the substantial development of a shared future. 💡
As both nations navigate a changing world, they have maintained rapid economic development and social stability. This demonstrates the vitality of the socialist system and the shared socialist cause. Xi called for deeper strategic communication, enhanced infrastructure connectivity, and stronger public support to further solidify their partnership. 🚀
Looking ahead, Xi proposed joint celebrations for the 75th anniversary of China-Vietnam diplomatic ties next year, including a China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People and Cultural Exchanges to strengthen bonds between their peoples. 🎉
The leaders also emphasized upholding international fairness and justice, promoting an equal and orderly multi-polar world, and working towards a community with a shared future for humanity. 🌍
In closing, Xi briefed Lam on China's plans to deepen reform and advance high-level opening-up, creating new opportunities for Vietnam and other countries. He expressed China's willingness to deepen the exchange of experience in governance and march towards modernization together. 🤗
Reference(s):
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