Congratulations, condolences, condolences...
Since August, President Xi Jinping has made many calls to foreign leaders, and the diplomacy of the Chinese head of state has continued to be busy. Even if the distance is far away, China has an empathy for the situation of other countries; despite the failure to meet, China's willingness to deepen friendship with other parties has never changed.
Only by intersecting with the heart, it becomes long-term. In the special period of the global fight against the epidemic, what kind of deep friendship does President Xi Jinping's call diplomacy convey? Let's see together——
Deepen friendship across the Himalayas
On August 1, President Xi Jinping and President Bhandari of Nepal exchanged congratulatory messages to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
China-Nepal friendly exchanges have a long history. As early as more than 1600 years ago, Chinese monk Faxian and Nepalese monk Buddha Tuobatra visited each other's countries and cooperated to translate Buddhist scriptures that have been passed down to this day. In the Tang Dynasty of China, when Princess Chizun of Nepal married Tubo Zanpu Songtsen Gampo, the eminent monk Xuanzang visited Lumbini, the birthplace of Sakyamuni and left precious written records. In the Yuan Dynasty, the famous Nepalese craftsman Anigo led artisans to China and presided over the construction of the white pagoda of Miaoying Temple in Beijing...
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal in 1955, cooperation between the two countries in various fields has continued to develop. Last year, President Xi Jinping and President Bhandari exchanged visits, elevating the relationship between the two countries to a strategic and cooperative partnership oriented towards development and prosperity from generation to generation, and China-Nepal friendly relations reached a new height.
On October 12, 2019, President Xi Jinping arrived in Kathmandu by special plane and began his state visit to Nepal. Nepalese President Bhandari held a welcome ceremony with strong Nepalese national characteristics for Xi Jinping at the airport. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Gao Jie
A good friend who respects and trusts each other, a good partner who benefits each other, a good neighbor who learns and learns from each other, and a good brother who helps and helps each other-President Xi Jinping once used the four "good" words to say that the people of China and Nigeria share the same dream and destiny The deep friendship.
People will never forget that after the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China, the Nepalese government and people actively donated money and materials; after the 2015 Nepal earthquake, China immediately extended a helping hand to help Nepal's post-disaster reconstruction.
See the truth in adversity. At the time when China’s epidemic prevention and control was most difficult, the Nepali side expressed support through various means; China also donated medical supplies to Nepal when it was difficult to fight the epidemic, assisted Nepal’s procurement in China, promoted the holding of video exchange meetings, and fought against Nepal. The epidemic provides help.
"I attach great importance to the development of China-Nepal relations, and I am willing to work with President Bhandari to promote the continuous progress of bilateral relations, bring greater benefits to the two peoples, and contribute positively to regional stability and development." President Xi Jinping in his congratulatory message Said in.
Express sincere condolences to Lebanon
On the evening of the 4th local time, a violent explosion occurred in the port area of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, causing a large number of casualties.
On the 5th, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences to Lebanese President Aoun on this major bombing incident, expressing deep condolences to the victims on behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, and sincere condolences to the injured and the families of the victims.
On August 8, 2020, media reporters interviewed in the bombed-out Beirut port area of Lebanon. A violent explosion occurred in the Beirut port area on the evening of the 4th. So far, the explosion has caused 158 deaths and more than 6,000 injuries, and dozens of others are still missing. The explosion also left about 300,000 people homeless. Published by Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Bilal Jawihi)
When encountering difficulties in other countries, China will never stand idly by. This is the responsibility of a responsible major country and a firm practice of the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind.
On the 5th, the Chinese government launched an emergency response mechanism for humanitarian assistance. The National Agency for International Development Cooperation subsequently introduced that China will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to the Lebanese government as soon as possible in accordance with the urgent needs of Lebanon, and help Lebanon with the treatment of the injured and the resettlement of the displaced.
On the 9th, the Chinese government’s special envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, announced that China will provide assistance to Lebanon to support Lebanon in treating the injured in the explosion and provide assistance to families who have suffered huge losses or have been displaced.
Consolidate and carry forward the traditional friendship between China and Vietnam
On the 8th, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences to the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the State Nguyen Phu Trong, expressing his deep condolences for the passing of the former General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Le Kha Phieu.
Le Kha Phieu is an outstanding leader of the Vietnamese party and the country, and a close comrade and friend of the Chinese party and people. He has made outstanding contributions to the development of Sino-Vietnamese relations.
On June 8, 2020, at Dongxing Port in Guangxi, a group of Vietnamese trucks were waiting in line for inspection, preparing for customs clearance. Issued by Xinhua News Agency (photo by Lin Minzheng)
It is precisely under the personal creation and careful cultivation of the older generation of leaders of China and Vietnam that the traditional friendship between China and Vietnam has continued to develop and bear fruit.
As friendly neighbors and important partners to each other, China and Vietnam are a community of shared future with strategic significance. In the struggle for national independence and national liberation, China and Vietnam fought side by side, supported each other, and forged a profound friendship. In advancing the cause of socialist construction with their own characteristics, China and Vietnam have learned from and helped each other and cultivated fruitful results.
In his message of condolences, President Xi Jinping pointed out: "China attaches great importance to consolidating and carrying forward the traditional friendship between China and Vietnam, and is willing to work with Vietnam to increase political mutual trust, strengthen unity and cooperation, and promote the relationship between the two parties and the two countries and the respective socialist cause to continuously achieve new and greater achievements. development of."
Pass on good wishes to White
On the 10th, President Xi Jinping called Lukashenko to congratulate him on his re-election as President of the Republic of Belarus.
Speaking of Belarus, this Eastern European country has many "Chinese stories" that people talk about. It is an important node country for international cooperation on the “Belt and Road”. The Sino-Belarusian Industrial Park project jointly established by the leaders of the two countries has developed into one of the model projects for the joint construction of the “Belt and Road”. It is also the first batch to sign up for the first China International One of the countries of the Import Expo...
On April 25, 2019, President Xi Jinping met with President Lukashenko of Belarus at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yan Yan
Since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, China and Belarus have stood in the same boat and helped each other, demonstrating a profound friendship and reflecting the high level and particularity of China-Belarus relations.
"I attach great importance to the development of China-Belarus relations, and I am willing to work with President Lukashenko to jointly promote China-Belarus comprehensive strategic partnership, open up new prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields between the two countries, and create new benefits for the two countries and their peoples." President Xi Jinping emphasized this in his congratulatory message.
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