In a move signaling stronger bilateral relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping extended his heartfelt congratulations to Luong Cuong upon his assumption of office as Vietnam's new president.
President Xi highlighted the close strategic communication maintained with Vietnamese leaders in recent years, steering China-Vietnam relations into a new era focused on building a community with a shared future of strategic significance.
Referencing the visit of To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and then Vietnamese president, Xi noted their in-depth talks and the important consensus reached on deepening the China-Vietnam community with a shared future.
President Xi also acknowledged Luong Cuong's recent visit to China, where they exchanged views on advancing comprehensive strategic cooperation between the two nations. They agreed to approach bilateral relations from a strategic perspective and empower leadership to ensure that China-Vietnam relations continue to progress positively.
Emphasizing the implementation of high-level consensus, President Xi expressed China's firm support for Vietnam's pursuit of a socialist path aligned with its national conditions and preparations for the 14th National Congress of the CPV.
President Xi reaffirmed his commitment to developing China-Vietnam relations and working closely with President Luong Cuong to deepen the China-Vietnam community with a shared future, aiming to bring more benefits to both nations.
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President Xi extends congratulations to Vietnam's new president
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