Xi Jinping and Sudanese President Bashir exchange congratulatory messages on the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Soviet Union.

President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with President Bashir of the Republic of Sudan on February 4 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Xi Jinping pointed out in his congratulatory message that Sudan was one of the first African countries to establish diplomatic relations with New China. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 60 years ago, bilateral relations have always developed healthily and steadily, and cooperation in various fields has achieved fruitful results. In 2015, China and the Soviet Union established a strategic partnership. I'm happy with that. I attach great importance to the development of Sino-Soviet relations, and I am willing to work with you to take the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to deepen various cooperation within the framework of the joint construction of the "Belt and Road", implement the results of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, and promote the strategy of China and the Soviet Union. The partnership continues to achieve new and greater development.

In his congratulatory message, Bashir said that the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and China is a major event of far-reaching historical significance. Over the past 60 years, bilateral relations between the Soviet Union and China have developed steadily in various fields. The Soviet side is willing to continue to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two countries, respond to the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, actively participate in the construction of the "Belt and Road", and promote the development of the Soviet-Chinese strategic partnership to a higher level.

On the same day, Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Mutaz of Sudan also exchanged congratulatory messages. Li Keqiang said in his congratulatory message that China attaches great importance to the development of Sino-Soviet relations and is willing to work hand in hand with the Sudanese government to take the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as a new starting point to expand and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields and continuously enhance the well-being of the two peoples. Mutaz said in the congratulatory message that the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations is an important milestone in the history of relations between the Soviet Union and China. The Soviet side will work with China to continue to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation between the Soviet Union and China, promote the continuous development of the traditional friendship between the Soviet Union and China, and benefit the two peoples.

Source: Xinhua News Agency