BEIJING, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Congratulations have been 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) on Wednesday.
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.
Natsuo Yamaguchi, president of Japan's Komeito Party:
On behalf of Japan's Komeito party, I sincerely congratulate the complete success of the 19th CPC National Congress and your re-election as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.
Dimitrios Papadimoulis, vice president of the European Parliament:
I am convinced that based on decades of priceless experience, you will lead the CPC to realize national development, promote international cooperation, and boost inclusive growth and prosperity of the world.
Khadga Prasad Oli, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) and former prime minister of Nepal:
President Xi said during the CPC National Congress that "the aspirations of the people to live a better life must always be the focus of our efforts." That, in my opinion, is the best solution to the major contradiction of the Chinese society.
Gyula Molnar, president of the Hungarian Socialist Party:
I wish China an even greater success in its modernization drive under the leadership of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and greater contributions to the peaceful development of the international community.
Jose Luis Gioja, president of the Justicialist Party of Argentina:
China's achievements have fully demonstrated that as long as the ruling party of a nation has a vision, courage, capability and aspiration, as well as a leader who can accurately comprehend the international situation, there will be no difficulty the party cannot overcome.
Alvaro Garcia Linera, vice president of the Movement for Socialism Party of Bolivia:
At the critical phase in the building of a socialist modern country with Chinese characteristics, your re-election has fully indicated the party's and the Chinese people's deep trust in and high expectations on you.
Elio Di Rupo, president of the francophone Belgian Socialist Party and former prime minister of Belgium:
The 19th CPC National Congress summarized China's remarkable achievements over the past five years, put forward new goals of building a prosperous nation, and further expounded grand strategies for future development.
Luis Ayala, secretary general of the Socialist International:
I sincerely congratulate your re-election as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee. This is the best proof of your resolution to serve China, the CPC and the Chinese people wholeheartedly.
