Xi Jinping: China to further friendly relations with neighboring countries
Updated: 2013-10-26 17:30
(Xinhua)
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A new outlook on security, featuring mutual trust, reciprocity, equality and coordination, should be adhered to, Xi said, reiterating China's push for comprehensive, common and cooperative security.
China should advance security cooperation with neighboring countries, actively participate in regional and sub-regional security cooperation, and enhance cooperation mechanisms and strategic mutual trust.
Xi also called for public diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges between China and neighbors for the long-term development of relationships. Diplomatic relations rely on the bond between the peoples, he said. People-to-people exchange should involve tourism, technology, education and sub-national cooperation, among others, to make many different kinds of friends.
"We should clearly present our policies to the outside world, tell China's story in an acceptable way, speak out so that we are heard, and interpret the Chinese dream from the perspective of the aspiration of all people in all countries for a better life and regional prosperity, and let the sense of common destiny take root with our neighbors.
Policy and strategy are the lifeline of the party along with its diplomatic work, Xi said.
He urged keeping in mind both the domestic and international situations, noting the domestic focus is on the centenary goals and the "China Dream" while the international objective favorable external conditions for China's reform, development and stability, safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development, safeguarding world peace and stability and promoting common development.
"We should seek common ground and converging interests, stick to the sound value of justice and benefit, have principles to act upon, cherish friendship and righteousness, and offer more assistance to developing countries within our capacity," Xi said.
"We should make arrangements to coordinater diplomatic work, and give full play to various departments to achieve greater progress," he said.
Xi said diplomatic work is arduous and formidable, but called on comrades undertaking diplomatic work to enhance their senses of responsibility and urgency, and engage in disciplined diplomacy with dedication and innovation.
Chairing the conference, Premier Li Keqiang said the event was of great significance in implementing the spirit of the 18th National Congress of the CPC and making best use of an important period of strategic opportunity in China's development.
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