China, Vietnam leaders share greetings in call

Xi suggests stronger communication, proposes blueprint for future relations

China and Vietnam should continue to build mutual political trust, maintain their traditional friendship and resolve their differences properly, President Xi Jinping said on Thursday.

Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remark during a phone call with Vietnam's President Nguyen Phu Trong, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Vietnam. It's an important year for both countries' socialist causes, Xi said.