Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to President Lee: "Korea and China Are Important Neighbors and Partners"

Congratulatory Message on the 78th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to President Lee Jaemyung on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the establishment of the Korean government, emphasizing his commitment to the development of China-Korea relations by stating that "China and Korea are important neighbors and cooperation partners."

On the 15th, according to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency, President Xi stated in his message that "over the 34 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have achieved mutual success and joint development through concerted efforts, as well as significant results in exchanges and cooperation across various fields."

Chinese President Xi Jinping is delivering a speech at the ceremony commemorating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, held on the morning of July 1st at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. Photo by Yonhap News

President Xi specifically mentioned his reciprocal visits with President Lee at the end of last year and the beginning of this year, evaluating that "these successful mutual visits have provided strategic guidance for the development of China-Korea relations."

He further stated that he "attaches great importance to the development of China-Korea relations" and expressed his willingness to "work together with President Lee to ensure that the strategic cooperative partnership between our two countries continues to follow the right path and further develop."

He went on to express the hope that the development of bilateral relations "will bring greater benefits to the people of both countries and make a greater contribution to peace and development in the region and the world."

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