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China, Vietnam to boost ties between parties, nations

President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that he is ready to work with Vietnamese leaders to deepen strategic mutual trust, strengthen practical cooperation and push for new achievements in building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.

Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when exchanging congratulations with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong over the 75th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties.

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 75 years ago, the two sides have fought side by side and supported each other in their struggle for national independence and liberation, he said, noting that the friendship between China and Vietnam is profound, "because we are both comrades and brothers". This profound friendship has become the most vivid portrayal of relations between the two parties and countries, he said.

Xi said that China and Vietnam continuing to follow in good faith the path of socialism has a bearing on the future of the two parties and countries, as well as on the future of the global socialist cause, and is of great significance to the peace, stability, development and prosperity of the region and the world at large.

Xi said he attaches great importance to the growth of bilateral relations and is willing to work with Vietnamese leaders to take the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges as an opportunity, keep in mind the original mission and forge ahead on the new journey toward socialist modernization, in order to deliver more benefits to the two peoples and make important contributions to revitalizing the world socialist cause as well as pushing for human development and progress.

Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to veterans

President Xi Jinping has extended Spring Festival greetings to China's military veterans.

Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, extended the greetings on Friday while attending a gala held by the CMC for retired military officers of Beijing-based troops.

Xi joined the veterans to their warm applause, asking them about their health and living conditions. They looked back together on the extraordinary journey and major achievements of the Party, the country and the military over the past year.

The veterans vowed to rally more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, resolutely follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and implement Xi's thinking on strengthening the military.

They pledged to carry on the fine traditions, maintain political integrity and make new contributions to building a strong country and realizing national rejuvenation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization.

Xinhua