Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday addressed a ceremony held to award the highest state honors ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China. In his speech, Xi Jinping highlighted the enduring friendships forged over 75 years, naming Dilma Rousseff as a prominent recipient of the Friendship Medal. He affirmed that the Chinese people will never forget the international friends who have significantly contributed to China's development and fostered global friendship.