BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Congratulations are pouring in from around the world since Chinese President Xi Jinping was re-elected general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) last week.
In their messages, leaders of foreign countries, political parties and organizations also expressed their confidence that the CPC, under Xi's leadership, will guide China toward greater prosperity and a larger international role.
The following is an edited version of some of the messages.
Michel Aoun, president of Lebanon:
I convey my warmest congratulations on your re-election as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, and sincerely wish every success in your work to lead the Chinese people to realize national development.
Ilir Meta, president of Albania:
Wish Your Excellency continue leading the CPC and China to make greater achievements as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee. We firmly believe Albania and China will further deepen friendly cooperation in various areas under your leadership.
Patrice Talon, president of Benin:
Your re-election as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee shows how Chinese people highly affirm the huge achievements that China has attained under your leadership. We firmly believe Your Excellency will lead China to an enhanced international status.
Andrzej Duda, president of Poland:
We have paid close attention to the 19th CPC National Congress and the magnificent blueprint for China's future development. Poland would like to deepen win-win cooperation with China, and enhance the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Filip Vujanovic, president of the Republic of Montenegro:
The fact that the 19th CPC National Congress has drawn worldwide attention shows China's growing international influence. In the past five years, Your Excellency has put forward a series of trail-blazing concepts, thoughts and strategies on state governance, leading the Chinese people to achieve plenty. All of us in Montenegro hope and believe the approach recognized as Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era will bring prosperity for the Chinese people.
Dragan Covic, president of the Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and rotating chairman of the Presidency of BiH:
Your re-election as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee demonstrates Chinese people's high-level trust and expectations for Your Excellency.
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, chairman of the National Front:
Your re-election as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee shows not only over 8.9 million CPC members have a high degree of confidence in your wise leadership, but also the whole country hopes you will guide China toward greater prosperity and stability. China's development will not only benefit the Chinese people, but also contribute to regional and global peace, prosperity and harmony.
Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, leader of the Militant Socialist Movement:
I convey my heartiest congratulations upon your re-election as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee. In the past five years, China has made extraordinary achievements under your leadership. I firmly believe China will make huge contributions to a stable, peaceful and prosperous world.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, chairman of the Likud party:
I congratulate you as you begin your second term as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee. I wish you continued success in leading your nation and ushering in a new era of even greater prosperity and progress.
Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Peter O'Neill, leader of People's National Congress:
Your re-election to this most important post yet again demonstrates the confidence and trust of the delegates to the 19th National Congress of the CPC in your capabilities and leadership qualities. Through your continued leadership, I am confident that our two countries will deepen friendly cooperation in various areas and together promote the harmonious development of the world.
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, president of the Reunification Movement for Change (RMC):
During the 19th National Congress, the CPC Constitution was amended to include Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era enshrined into the CPC Constitution as the CPC's guide for action. I am pleased to see the world's second-largest economy will continue to deepen reform and open itself wider to the world in the next five years.
