Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday extended congratulations to Lee Jae-myung on his election as president of South Korea. Noting that China and South Korea are each other's important close neighbors and partners for cooperation, Xi emphasized the progress made since the establishment of diplomatic relations 33 years ago. The two countries have transcended differences in ideology and social systems, moving forward hand in hand and achieving mutual success, which has led to a stable and healthy development of bilateral relations.

According to Namibia Press Agency, this development has enhanced the well-being of the people of both nations and contributed positively to regional peace, stability, development, and prosperity. President Xi stressed the significance he places on further developing China-South Korea relations.

Xi noted that the world today is witnessing changes rarely seen in a century, with destabilizing factors in international and regional situations increasing. As important countries in the world and region, China is ready to work with South Korea to stay committed to the spirit that guided the establishment of their diplomatic ties. Xi expressed China's readiness to uphold good-neighborliness and friendship and to continue pursuing mutual benefit and win-win results. This cooperation aims to jointly promote the continuous development of the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership, ultimately bringing more benefits to the peoples of both nations.