LEADERS of political parties, governments and heads of state worldwide have sent congratulations to Xi Jinping on his election as general secretary of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the decisions made at the 20th CPC National Congress will help China realize the goals of its economic and social development, and continuously improve China’s international status.

Putin added that he is willing to carry on with constructive dialogue and close coordination with Xi, and to push forward the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination.

The 20th CPC National Congress pointed the way forward as China and the CPC embark on a new journey, said President of the African National Congress (ANC) Cyril Ramaphosa, also president of South Africa.

Under Xi’s leadership, China has made remarkable achievements in the areas including poverty eradication, scientific and technological innovation and the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, which has greatly improved the living standards of the Chinese people and set an example for countries around the world, said President of the Justicialist Party of Argentina and Argentine President Alberto Fernandez.

Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit expressed his appreciation for the CPC’s long-term support for the SPLM and the country.

Kiir said he and the SPLM will be committed to close cooperation with Xi and the CPC.

Xi’s election fully demonstrates Xi’s high prestige and the firm support of more than 96 million CPC members, said Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Xi’s election proves that he enjoys a high-level of support from all Chinese people.

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said that the election results showed the high trust and support of the CPC and the Chinese people for Xi.

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov said that the 20th CPC National Congress fully demonstrated that the Chinese people fully trust their leader and support the CPC’s policies of achieving comprehensive modernization, realizing national rejuvenation and enhancing people’s well-being under Xi’s wise leadership.

Berdymukhamedov also expressed willingness to continue to carry out dialogues with rich contents and high mutual trust.

Viktor Orban, president of the Hungarian Fidesz party and prime minister of the government, expressed his sincere congratulations on Xi’s election as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.

Mentioning that China’s economy and society have developed rapidly over the past decade, and Hungary-China relations have also achieved remarkable results, Orban spoke highly of the comprehensive strategic partnership established between the two countries and looked forward to further strengthening cooperation with China in the future.

Those who also sent congratulatory messages include President of the Militant Socialist Movement of Mauritius Joe Lesjongard, President of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party Bruno Araujo, and Secretary-General of Sierra Leone People’s Party Umaru Napoleon Koroma.

(Xinhua)