習近平回信勉勵“銀齡行動”老年志願者代表 既要老有所養老有所樂又要老有所為 為推進中國式現代化貢獻“銀發力量”

新華社北京10月10日電 在中華民族傳統節日重陽節來臨之際，中共中央總書記、國家主席、中央軍委主席習近平給“銀齡行動”老年志願者代表回信，對他們予以親切勉勵，向全國的老年人致以誠摯問候。

習近平指出，多年來，大家積極參加志願服務活動，利用所學所長服務基層、服務群眾，向社會傳遞正能量，展現了新時代中國老年人的精神風貌。

習近平強調，老年人是黨和國家的寶貴財富。希望廣大老年朋友保持老驥伏櫪、老當益壯的健康心態和進取精神，既要老有所養、老有所樂，又要老有所為，為推進中國式現代化貢獻“銀發力量”。各級黨委和政府要高度重視老齡工作，聚焦老年人的急難愁盼問題，完善政策舉措，營造良好社會環境，把老年人生活保障好、作用發揮好、權益維護好。

“銀齡行動”是由全國老齡委于2003年發起的老年志願服務活動，主要是組織各領域老專家、老教授支援欠發達地區。截至目前，全國參加“銀齡行動”的老年志願者累計有700余萬人次，開展援助項目4000多個，“銀齡行動”已成為促進老年人老有所為重要平臺之一。近日，“銀齡行動”老年志願者代表給習近平總書記寫信，彙報參加志願服務情況，表達繼續發揮專長、回報社會，為推進中國式現代化貢獻力量的決心。

Xi extends greetings to elderly on eve of China's Seniors' Day

BEIJING, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended greetings to the elderly on the eve of the country's Seniors' Day, which falls on Friday this year.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, expressed the hope that the elderly are well provided for, enjoy their lives, and continue their pursuits.

Xi made the remarks in a letter to representatives of the seniors who participate in a national voluntary initiative.

In his letter, Xi acknowledged that members of the initiative, named "Silver Age Action," have actively participated in volunteer activities in recent years, applying their knowledge and skills, and what they are good at to serve the public.

This embodies the spirit of the Chinese elderly in the new era, Xi said.

Noting that the seniors are a valuable asset to both the Party and the country, Xi urged Party committees and governments at all levels to prioritize work related to the elderly.

China's population aged 60 and above approached 300 million by the end of 2023. Projections suggest it will exceed 400 million by 2035 and reach 500 million by 2050.

Xi urged efforts to focus on addressing the pressing concerns of the seniors, improve relevant policies and measures, foster a sound social environment, ensure their well-being and rights are protected, and enable them to contribute effectively to society.

The initiative was launched in 2003 with the goal of leveraging the expertise and knowledge of senior professionals across different domains to assist in the development of underdeveloped areas. ■