President Xi Jinping Meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
On October 23, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the margins of the BRICS Summit held in Kazan, Russia.?President Xi pointed out that as time-honored civilizations, large developing countries and important members of the Global South, China and India both stand at a crucial phase of their respective modernization endeavors. It is in the fundamental interest of our two countries and two peoples to keep to the trend of history and the right direction of bilateral relations. The two sides should strengthen communication and cooperation, enhance strategic mutual trust, and facilitate each other’s pursuit of development aspirations. The two countries must also shoulder their international responsibility, set an example in boosting the strength and unity of developing countries, and contribute to promoting a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations.?President Xi stressed that China-India relations are essentially a question of how the two large developing countries and neighbors, each with a 1.4-billion-strong population, treat each other. Development is now the biggest shared goal of China and India. The two sides should continue to uphold their important understandings, including that China and India are each other’s development opportunity rather than threat, and cooperation partner rather than competitor. They should maintain a sound strategic perception of each other, and work together to find the right and bright path for big, neighboring countries to live in harmony and develop side by side.Prime Minister Modi noted that maintaining the steady growth of India-China relations is critical to the two countries and peoples. It not only concerns the well-being and future of 2.8 billion people, but also carries great significance for peace and stability of the region and even the world at large. Against a complex international landscape, cooperation between India and China, two ancient civilizations and engines of economic growth, can help drive economic recovery and promote multipolarity in the world. India is willing to strengthen strategic communication, enhance strategic mutual trust, and expand mutually beneficial cooperation with China. It will give every support for China’s Shanghai Cooperation Organization presidency and strengthen communication and cooperation with China in BRICS and other multilateral frameworks.The two leaders commended the important progress the two sides had recently made through intensive communication on resolving the relevant issues in the border areas. Prime Minister Modi made suggestions on improving and developing the relationship, which President Xi agreed to in principle.?The two sides agreed to make good use of the Special Representatives mechanism on the China-India boundary question, ensure peace and tranquility in the border areas, and find a fair and reasonable settlement.?The two sides agreed on holding talks between their foreign ministers and officials at various levels to bring the relationship back to sound and steady development at an early date.The two sides agreed to strengthen communication and cooperation in multilateral fora to safeguard the common interests of developing countries.The two sides were of the view that this meeting is constructive and carries great significance. They agreed to view and handle China-India relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, prevent specific disagreements from affecting the overall relationship, and contribute to maintaining regional and global peace and prosperity and to advancing multipolarity in the world.Cai Qi and Wang Yi, among others, attended the meeting.?
Embracing a Broader View and Cutting Through the Fog of Challenges to Advance High-Quality Development of Greater BRICS Cooperation
Statement by H.E. Xi JinpingPresident of the People’s Republic of ChinaAt the XVI BRICS SummitKazan, October 23, 2024Your Excellency President Vladimir Putin,Colleagues,First of all, I wish to extend my warm congratulations on the successful opening of this summit. I also wish to thank President Putin and our host Russia for the thoughtful arrangements and warm hospitality.I would like to take this opportunity to once again welcome new members to our BRICS family. The enlargement of BRICS is a major milestone in its history, and a landmark event in the evolution of the international situation. At this summit, we have decided to invite many countries to become partner countries, which is another major progress in the development of BRICS. As we Chinese often say, “A man of virtue regards righteousness as the greatest interest.” It is for our shared pursuit and for the overarching trend of peace and development that we BRICS countries have come together. We must make full use of this summit, maintain the momentum of BRICS, and consider and devise our strategy to address issues that have a global impact, determine our future direction, and possess strategic significance. We must build on this milestone summit to set off anew and forge ahead with one heart and one mind.As the world enters a new period defined by turbulence and transformation, we are confronted with pivotal choices that will shape our future. Should we allow the world to descend into the abyss of disorder and chaos, or should we strive to steer it back on the path of peace and development? This reminds me of a novel by Nikolay Chernyshevsky entitled?What Is to Be Done??The protagonist’s unwavering determination and passionate drive are exactly the kind of willpower we need today. The more tumultuous our times become, the more we must stand firm at the forefront, exhibiting tenacity, demonstrating the audacity to pioneer and displaying the wisdom to adapt. We must work together to build BRICS into a primary channel for strengthening solidarity and cooperation among Global South nations and a vanguard for advancing global governance reform.—We should build a BRICS committed to peace, and we must all act as defenders of common security. We humans are an indivisible community of security.?Only by embracing the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security can we pave the way for universal security. The Ukraine crisis still persists. China and Brazil, in collaboration with other countries from the Global South, initiated a group of Friends for Peace to address the crisis. The aim is to gather more voices advocating peace. We must uphold the three key principles: no expansion of the battlefields, no escalation of hostilities, and no fanning flames, and strive for swift deescalation of the situation. While the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, the flames of war have once again been rekindled in Lebanon, and conflicts are escalating among the parties. We must promote an immediate ceasefire and an end to the killing. We must make unremitting efforts toward a comprehensive, just and lasting resolution of the Palestinian question.—We should build a BRICS committed to innovation, and we must all act as pioneers of high-quality development.?As the latest round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is advancing at an accelerated speed, we must keep pace with the times and foster new quality productive forces. China has recently launched a China-BRICS Artificial Intelligence Development and Cooperation Center. We are ready to deepen cooperation on innovation with all BRICS countries to unleash the dividends of AI development. China will establish a BRICS Deep-Sea Resources International Research Center, a China Center for Cooperation on Development of Special Economic Zones in BRICS Countries, a China Center for BRICS Industrial Competencies, and a BRICS Digital Ecosystem Cooperation Network. We welcome active participation from all interested parties to promote the high-quality upgrading of BRICS cooperation.—We should build a BRICS committed to green development, and we must all act as promoters of sustainable development.?Green is the defining color of our times. It is important that all BRICS countries proactively embrace the global trend of green and low-carbon transformation. China’s high-quality production capacity, as exemplified by its manufacturing of electric vehicles, lithium batteries and photovoltaic products, provides a significant boost to global green development. China is willing to leverage its strengths to expand cooperation with BRICS countries in green industries, clean energy and green mining, and promote green development through the entire industrial chain, so as to increase the “green quotient” of our cooperation and upgrade the quality of our development.—We should build a BRICS committed to justice, and we must all act as forerunners in reforming global governance.?The international power dynamics is undergoing profound changes, but global governance reform has lagged behind for a long time. We should champion true multilateralism and adhere to the vision of global governance characterized by extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits. We must ensure that global governance reform is guided by the principles of fairness, justice, openness and inclusiveness. In light of the rise of the Global South, we should respond favorably to the calls from various countries to join BRICS. We should advance the process of expanding BRICS membership and establishing a partner country mechanism, and enhance the representation and voice of developing nations in global governance.The current developments make the reform of the international financial architecture all the more pressing. BRICS countries should play a leading role in the reform. We should deepen fiscal and financial cooperation, promote the connectivity of our financial infrastructure, and apply high standards of financial security. The New Development Bank should be expanded and strengthened. We must ensure that the international financial system more effectively reflects the changes in the global economic landscape.—We should build a BRICS committed to closer people-to-people exchanges, and we must all act as advocates for harmonious coexistence among all civilizations.?BRICS countries boast a profound and illustrious historical and cultural heritage. It is important that we promote the spirit of inclusiveness and harmonious coexistence among civilizations. We should enhance the exchange of governance experiences among BRICS countries, and fully harness the untapped potential for cooperation in areas such as education, sports, and the arts so that our diverse cultures can inspire one another and illuminate the path forward for BRICS. Last year, I proposed an initiative for BRICS digital education cooperation, and I am delighted to see that it has become a reality. China will implement a capacity-building program for BRICS digital education. We will open 10 learning centers in BRICS countries in the next five years, and provide training opportunities for 1,000 local education administrators, teachers and students. This will be a tangible step to deepen and strengthen people-to-people exchanges among BRICS countries.Colleagues,China is willing to work with all BRICS countries to open a new horizon in the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation, and join hands with Global South countries in building a community with a shared future for mankind.Thank you.
Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Mongolia
On October 16, 2024, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Mongolia are important neighbors to each other, and Mongolia is one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries 75 years ago, both sides have always adhered to the direction of good neighborliness and friendship, and continuously deepened mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Mongolia relations and is ready to work with President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh to promote the steady and sustained development of China-Mongolia comprehensive strategic partnership under the guidance of building a community with a shared future between the two countries.Ukhnaa Khurelsukh said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and China 75 years ago, the two sides have steadily developed friendship, continued to consolidate mutual trust, and established a comprehensive strategic partnership. Ukhnaa Khurelsukh said he is ready to work with President Xi Jinping to synergize the "Steppe Road Program" development strategy and the Belt and Road Initiative, so as to contribute to the development of the two countries and deliver more benefits to the two peoples.On the same day, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council exchanged congratulatory messages with Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene. Li Qiang said that China is ready to work with Mongolia to take the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as a new starting point to promote the two countries to stride hand in hand on the path of modernization and achieve win-win cooperation.Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene expressed willingness to further deepen the traditional friendly relations between Mongolia and China and create a bright future for bilateral relations.
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Letter to Gala Dinner 2024 of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations
On October 15, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Gala Dinner 2024 of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR).Xi Jinping expressed appreciation for the unremitting efforts made by the NCUSCR to promote exchanges and cooperation between China and the United States in various fields, and extended congratulations to this year's Gala's esteemed honoree William E. Ford.Xi Jinping pointed out that the China-U.S. relationship is one of the most important bilateral relations in the world, bearing on the well-being of the two peoples and the future of mankind. China has always handled its relations with the United States based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, and always believes that each country's success presents opportunities for the other. The two countries should serve as a boost to each other's development rather than a hindrance. China is willing to work with the United States as partners and friends, which will not only benefit the two countries but also the world at large.Xi Jinping stressed that the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was successfully held in July this year, making systematic arrangements for further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization. Opening up is a defining feature of Chinese modernization, and China will only open its door even wider to the outside world. China will intensify institutional opening up, continue to build a world-class international business environment, and leverage its super-large market strength and domestic demand potential to create more opportunities for China-U.S. cooperation. Xi Jinping expressed the hope that the NCUSCR and friends from all sectors of society will continue to care about and support China-U.S. relations, continue to actively participate in China's modernization drive and benefit from it, increase visits and exchanges, constantly deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and work together to turn the San Francisco vision into reality, so as to bring more benefits to the two peoples and inject more stability and positive energy into the world.On the same day, U.S. President Joe Biden also sent a congratulatory letter to the annual Gala Dinner of the NCUSCR.
Xi Jinping Has a Phone Call with Indonesian President Joko Widodo
On the afternoon of October 14, 2024, President Xi Jinping had a phone call with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the latter's request.Xi Jinping pointed out that Joko Widodo has visited China eight times and met with him 12 times during the 10 years as Indonesian president, which led the two countries to open a new chapter in jointly building a community with a shared future, as well as building a new pattern of all-round strategic cooperation. China highly appreciates Joko Widodo's important contribution to the China-Indonesia friendship. Xi Jinping expressed the belief that the new Indonesian government will continue its friendly policy towards China and push the building of a China-Indonesia community with a shared future to a higher level.Xi Jinping stressed that China is ready to work with Indonesia to pursue high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, ensure the sustainable operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, and create more cooperation highlights, so that bilateral cooperation could provide more benefits to the people of both countries. Next year marks the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. China is ready to work with Indonesia to jointly carry forward the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Bandung Spirit, promote solidarity and cooperation among Global South countries, safeguard the common interests of developing countries, and advance development, prosperity and stability in the region and the world at large.Joko Widodo said that over the past decade, he has forged a deep friendship with President Xi Jinping, leading to significant achievements in the comprehensive strategic partnership and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields between the two countries. He expressed gratitude to China for making positive contributions to Indonesia's economic development, noting that the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway has become a model for Belt and Road cooperation between the two sides. He expressed confidence that under the leadership of the new Indonesian government, bilateral relations will continue to maintain a sound development momentum.
Xi Jinping Meets with Foreign Guests Attending the China International Friendship Conference and Events Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries
On the morning of October 11, 2024, President Xi Jinping held a group meeting with foreign guests attending the China International Friendship Conference and Events Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping first had a group photo taken with some foreign guests attending the China International Friendship Conference and Events Marking the 70th Anniversary of the CPAFFC and highly appreciated the long-term dedication of international friends to the cause of friendship with China.Xi Jinping pointed out that people-to-people friendship is the foundation for stable and sustained international relations and an inexhaustible 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 (CPC) has united and led the Chinese people in blazing a path of modernization that has not only developed the country itself but also benefited the world. Looking back on the journey, China's achievements in various fields would not have been possible without the support of world peoples. Numerous international friends have stood with the Chinese people and shared weal and woe. Many foreign enterprises, institutions and individuals have actively participated in China's socialist modernization drive. These have not only achieved mutual benefits for all parties but also made important contributions to promoting friendly exchanges and cooperation between China and other countries. Xi Jinping said, "We will always remember your important contributions to China and the sincere friendship that has been developed with the Chinese people."Xi Jinping stressed that the world is once again at a crossroads in history. Amid changes unseen in a century, the world is closely interconnected, and humanity shares a common future. Building a community with a shared future for mankind is the right way forward for people of all countries in the world. China is ready to strengthen friendly exchanges with friends from all other countries, give full play to the unique role of people-to-people diplomacy, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind.First, in the spirit of "shared responsibility as residents of the same planet", we should build a broad consensus on building a community with a shared future for mankind. We should promote peace, development, equity, justice, democracy and freedom, which are the common values of humanity, advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and make our shared planet Earth a big family of peace, amity and harmony.Second, guided by the principle of win-win cooperation, we should gather strong synergy in building a community with a shared future for mankind. The type of modernization China pursues is not one that benefits China alone. China welcomes more foreign friends to actively participate in the Chinese modernization process. China is ready to continue to provide new opportunities for world development with the new achievements of Chinese modernization, promote global modernization featuring peaceful development, mutually beneficial cooperation and common prosperity, and bring more benefits to people of all countries.Third, with an open and inclusive mindset, we should paint a grand picture of civilization that promotes the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. The Chinese nation is open and inclusive, and the Chinese people are kind and friendly. China is ready to work with all parties to implement the Global Civilization Initiative, enhance understanding and deepen friendship through sincere communication, and replace estrangement with exchanges and clash of civilizations with mutual learning.Xi Jinping stressed that the CPC serves the people, the Chinese government belongs to the people, and China's diplomacy represents the people. The Chinese government will continue to support the CPAFFC in playing its unique role in developing friendship between the Chinese and foreign peoples and promoting practical international cooperation. China will build bridges of friendship and forge heart-to-heart connections to constantly deepen people-to-people friendship between China and other nations. China will unite friends from around the world to jointly practice the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind, participate in Chinese modernization, promote mutual learning among civilizations and people-to-people bonds, and carry forward the cause of people-to-people friendship.Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the National Assembly of Thailand Bhokin Bhalakula, and Elyn MacInnis, the founder of the "Friends of Kuliang", spoke on behalf of the foreign side respectively. They extended warm congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and spoke highly of the unique role played by the CPAFFC in promoting people-to-people diplomacy and enhancing understanding and friendship among people from different countries. They said that under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has successfully lifted itself out of poverty and achieved rapid development, becoming a beacon of hope for the vast number of developing countries. The vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind and initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative put forward by President Xi Jinping show foresight, vision and responsibility for global governance and chart the course for closer cooperation and mutual benefits among countries in the world. China's development and prosperity will surely continue to benefit the world. They look forward to working with China to continue to strengthen friendly exchanges and cooperation in various fields, pass on the friendship among people from generation to generation, jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind, and make greater contributions to world peace, development and prosperity.Approximately 200 people attended the event, including former political dignitaries from foreign countries, members of royal families, heads of international friendship organizations, and friendly individuals.Cai Qi, Han Zheng, and Wang Yi, among others, were present.
Xi Jinping Meets with Member of the Political Bureau and Permanent Member of the Secretariat of the CPV Central Committee L??ng C??ng
On October 11, 2024, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping met with Member of the Political Bureau and Permanent Member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) L??ng C??ng at the Great Hall of the People.Xi Jinping pointed out that adhering to the leadership of the communist party and the socialist system constitutes the most essential feature of China and Viet Nam, and serves as the most solid political foundation for developing bilateral relations. China takes Viet Nam as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy and stands ready to work with Viet Nam to take the lead in deepening high-level mutually beneficial cooperation, safeguarding international fairness and justice, and promoting the cause of human progress, and jointly foster a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.Xi Jinping stressed that as major changes unseen in a century in the world are unfolding at an accelerated pace, China and Viet Nam should adhere to the correct political direction, view China-Viet Nam relations from a strategic height, and ensure that bilateral relations will continue to move forward along the right track. He urged China and Viet Nam to strengthen their exchange of thoughts and ideas, make better use of institutionalized platforms such as theoretical discussions and cadre training, enhance the exchange of experience and mutual learning in party and state governance, and jointly improve governance capability and solve governance challenges. The two countries should also foster a win-win situation, tap into cooperation potential, comprehensively promote the synergy of development strategies and connectivity, and strive to achieve new goals of high-quality development in practical cooperation. On fostering people-to-people friendship, Xi Jinping called on the two sides to take full advantage the opportunity of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges next year to strengthen education on traditional friendship and enhance the guidance of public opinion, so as to consolidate public support for the long-term development of bilateral relations.Xi Jinping said that the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee convened in July this year laid out systematic plans for further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization. China's efforts to further deepen reform comprehensively and advance high-standard opening-up will not only open up broad prospects for its own development, but also bring new impetus and new opportunities to the development of Viet Nam and other countries in the world. China is ready to enhance exchanges and cooperation with Viet Nam to be companions on the path of reform and good partners on the path to modernization. Xi Jinping expressed the belief that under the leadership of the CPV Central Committee headed by General Secretary To Lam, the entire Party, military and people of Viet Nam will successfully complete the goals and tasks set by the 13th National Congress of the CPV, and will steadily advance toward the goals set for the centenary of its Party and the centenary of the country.L??ng C??ng extended warm congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, particularly the great development achievements made by the Chinese people under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core since the beginning of the new era. He said that Viet Nam firmly believes that China will achieve its Second Centenary Goal as scheduled and make greater contributions to world and regional peace, stability and prosperity. Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era holds important guiding significance for China's socialist cause and offers substantial value to Viet Nam, other socialist countries, and the international community. Noting that Viet Nam and China are socialist neighbors linked by mountains and rivers, L??ng C??ng said that Viet Nam greatly cherishes China's valuable support during the period of Viet Nam's national independence and liberation as well as throughout the process of its socialist development. Developing relations with China has always been the objective need, strategic choice and a top priority of Viet Nam's overall diplomacy. Currently, the relations between the two parties and the two countries are developing strongly. Viet Nam will continue to work with China to follow through on the important common understandings reached in recent years between the top leaders of both parties and countries, further strengthen relations between the two parties and two countries, promote deeper and more substantive exchanges and cooperation in various fields and all aspects, better manage and resolve differences, consolidate and deepen the spirit of "comrades and brothers", and constantly make new achievements in the Viet Nam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and the building of a Viet Nam-China community with a shared future.Cai Qi and Wang Yi attended the meeting.
