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.
Keith Mitchell, leader of Grenada's New National Party and prime minister of Grenada:
Your stewardship since the 18th National Congress of the CPC has resulted in the formulation of a new vision accompanied by new strategies to realize the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation.
Nabih Berri, chairman of the Amal Movement and speaker of the parliament of Lebanon:
China has always attached great importance to peace and development in the Middle East region, and has been committed to realizing stability, prosperity and justice and all-round peace in the region.
Gonzalo Ramirez Zamora, president of the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica:
It is hoped that you lead China toward greater achievements, bring more benefits to the Chinese people and fulfill national prosperity and long standing stability.
Sodnomzundui Erdene, chairman of Mongolia's Democratic Party and also a member of the parliament:
Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era proposed at the 19th CPC National Congress will make great contribution to accelerating China's development and further strengthen China's international influence.
Amit Shah, president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (Indian People's Party):
It is believed that the direction oriented and policies established by the 19th CPC National Congress will bring about development and prosperity in China and make greater contribution to world peace and development.
Sonia Gandhi, president of the Indian Congress Party:
Your re-election as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee demonstrates the full confidence and support of the CPC and the Chinese people in and to you.
Martin Schulz, chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany:
As chairman of the Social Democratic Party, I hope the two parties will continue to deepen bilateral relations.
Vukota Govedarica, president of the Serbian Democratic Party of Bosnia and Herzegovina:
We are particularly impressed with your vision and clear concepts for the country's progress in the next five-year period, for which you have received strong support, from both Congress delegates and all people across China.
Davor Bernardic, president of the Social Democratic Party of Croatia:
I wish you lots of successes in making China and this world a better place for all its inhabitants. In hopes of strengthening relations between our parties and countries I send you lots of greetings.
Gleisi Hoffmann, leader of Brazil's Workers' Party, and Monica Valente, the party's secretary on international relations:
It is believed that under your leadership, China will adhere to the development concept taking people at the core, solve its principal contradiction between unbalanced and inadequate development and the people's ever-growing needs for a better life and proceed on the path of fulfilling common prosperity for all Chinese people.
Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairman of the Commission of the African Union:
I would also like to congratulate your great party and indeed all Chinese people who have reaffirmed their full confidence in your stewardship and recognized your outstanding contribution to the overall advancement of China's development efforts.
Luis Almagro, secretary-general of the Organization of American States:
Your re-election as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee is of great significance and will have profound impact on global economic and social development.
