Blueprint Meets With International Optimism

Foreign leaders, political parties and organizations around the world have sent congratulatory messages to the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. They speak highly of the CPC's leadership as well as China's socioeconomic development and global contributions, and express full confidence that the Party will lead China to even greater prosperity. The following is an edited version of some of these messages.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, president of Turkey and chairman of the Justice and Development Party

This CPC congress will become a landmark event to show the world China's resolve for its development.

Nicolas Maduro, president of Venezuela and chairman of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela

In the process of building socialism with Chinese characteristics, the decisions of the 19th CPC National Congress will help China complete the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects and turn it into a modernized socialist country.

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, president of Peru and leader of the Peruvians for Change party

The 19th CPC National Congress will surely accomplish the great achievements the Chinese people are longing for.

Adama Barrow, president of Gambia

Gambia has irreversibly embraced the one China Policy and 'the bonds of friendship and cordial relations that so happily exist' between Gambia and China 'shall remain unshakable'.

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, Croatian president

China will surely maintain a sustainable socio-economic development, complete the mission of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects by 2020, and substantiate the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.

Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar state counselor

I believe the important internal and external policies to be made at this CPC congress will not only boost China's progress and prosperity, but also promote global peace and harmony.

Sher Bahadur Deuba, president of the Nepali Congress party and Nepali prime minister

I believe the 19th CPC National Congress will have an in-depth analysis of both international and domestic situations, and formulate action programs and major policies that can meet the requirements of the times to lead China to a new height of prosperity and development.

Vincent Meriton, president of the Parti Lepep and vice-president of the Republic of Seychelles

We note with a lot of admiration that the CPC's courageous and consistent implementation of its clearly-defined policies has provided China with an unparalleled economic growth over a number of years. We strongly believe that the 19th CPC National Congress will map out the development blueprint for China and bring great benefit to the Chinese people.

The Central Executive Committee of Myanmar's National League for Democracy

We sincerely expect the CPC's greater achievements in the construction of all areas such as economy, politics, culture, society and ecological civilization.

Vlad Plahotniuc, chairman of the Democratic Party of Moldova

I am fully confident that the efforts the CPC is putting in promoting and implementing its policies will consolidate the global leadership position of China.

Demeke Mekonnen, deputy prime minister of Ethiopia, deputy chairman of the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front

I believe that the 19th CPC National Congress will set a new milestone in the CPC's endeavors for inclusive growth and social progress.

S. Sudhakar Reddy, general secretary of the Communist Party of India

The international community believes that the policies established by the 19th CPC National Congress will help maintain world peace and security, and promote common development.

Sitaram Yechury, general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist)

The 19th CPC National Congress will profoundly analyze the current international and domestic situations and comprehensively study the new requirements of China's future development and the new expectations of the Chinese people.

Narayan Man Bijukchhe, president of the Nepal Workers Peasants Party

Under the wise leadership of General Secretary Xi Jinping, China's progress in economy, defense and other fields has been significant for safeguarding world peace.

C.P. Mainali, general secretary of the Communist Party Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist)

Since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC, under the leadership of the Central Committee with General Secretary Xi Jinping at the core, has achieved great success in building socialism with Chinese characteristics, which has entered a new development phase.

Jose de Venecia, co-chairman of the Standing Committee of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties, and Mushahid Hussain Sayed, vice-chairman of ICAPP

Guided by the grand vision of the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation, the CPC has led China to great achievements.

Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, secretary-general of the United Malays National Organization in Malaysia

Malaysia strongly agrees with the new governance concepts, thoughts and strategies of the CPC Central Committee with General Secretary Xi Jinping at the core, and believes that Xi will certainly lead China to greater achievements and more contributions to world development.

Liow Tiong Lai, Malaysian transport minister and president of the Malaysian Chinese Association

The new central leadership to be elected by the 19th CPC National Congress will lead the Chinese people to achieve the goal of building a moderately prosperous society and realize a new historic leap of the Chinese nation.

The Republican Party of Armenia

Throughout its development process, the CPC has managed to inherit traditions, stay true to its founding mission, and advance with the times. The CPC's thoughts and theories are extraordinary in that they are capable of drawing from ideas and cultures around the world.

Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, deputy chairman of the Pakistani Senate and secretary-general of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) party

The all-around achievements China has made in recent years are attributable to the CPC's determination and endless efforts to serve the nation and its people

Mian Shehbaz Sharif, president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's Punjab chapter and chief minister of Punjab province

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a crucial part of the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, has been an embodiment of the CPC's commitment to opening up and inviting more members of the international community to share China's economic achievements. It highlights the CPC's vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind.

Kerry Brown, director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London

A stable, prosperous China has never before been so important for the world. So the 19th CPC National Congress will be an opportunity for the outside world to understand more about the policy priorities of China as it proceeds toward achieving the first centenary goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects.

Heinz Fischer, former president of Austria and president of the Austria-China Friendship Association

The 19th CPC National Congress and its achievements will have a crucial influence on China's development and the role it plays in international society, as well as on the relations between Austria and China.

Edgar Lungu, president of Zambia

Zambia truly appreciates the support rendered under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation framework as well as the Twinning Program, both of which will greatly contribute to the acceleration of our country's growth.

Joseph Kabila, president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The 19th CPC National Congress is of crucial importance and is set to benefit the Chinese people.

Azali Assoumani, president of the Comoros

Since the 18th CPC National Congress, China has made historic achievements in structural reforms and steady development. The Comoros wishes the 19th CPC National Congress a success and pays its highest respects to General Secretary Xi Jinping.

Nabih Berri, chairman of the Amal Movement and speaker of the parliament of Lebanon

Wish the 19th CPC National Congress a success in leading the Chinese people to achieve national rejuvenation, address challenges and promote economic and social development.

Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed, leader of the Progressive Party of Maldives and speaker of the Maldives parliament

China has witnessed strong economic and social development in recent years and the CPC Central Committee with Xi Jinping at the core deserves all the credit.

Kabir Hashim, general secretary of the United National Party and minister of public enterprise development of Sri Lanka

The endeavors of the CPC enjoy support of the Chinese people and promote China's social development in all areas.

Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of People's Party of South Korea

The 19th CPC National Congress will open a new era for China's developments in all areas.

Raivis Dzintars, co-chairman of the National Alliance "All For Latvia!"-"For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK"

The 19th CPC National Congress is a major political event that will reinforce the rule of the party, leadership and the nation, as well as its engagement with the world.

Ahmad Hariri, secretary-general of the Future Movement of Lebanon

The 19th CPC National Congress will further enhance the role China plays in international and regional affairs.

Taulant Balla, secretary-general of the Socialist Party of Albania

Since the 18th CPC National Congress, China has made remarkable progress under the leadership of the CPC and remains an inspiration to developing countries and the whole world.

Sardar Yaqoob Khan Nasar, senior vice-president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz

Pakistan wishes to deepen the friendship between the two peoples and further promote bilateral relations.

Patrick Pruaitch, leader of Papua New Guinea's National Alliance Party

Under the leadership of the CPC, China has developed its economy rapidly and raised the living standard of its people greatly.

Nicolas Sarkozy, former French president

The 19th CPC National Congress is a key event in China's political life, so critical to the country's future.

Christine Muttonen, president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe:

We look forward to deepening bilateral cooperation and wish the congress a success.

Hage Geingob, president of Namibia and president of SWAPO Party of Namibia

China's sustained economic growth has provided a reference model for numerous developing countries including Namibia. With practical actions, the CPC and Chinese people have vividly illustrated "A friend in need is a friend indeed". The Chinese people and Namibian people are friends indeed.

Khaleda Zia, chairwoman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party and former prime minister of Bangladesh

Through unremitting efforts, the CPC has been continuously promoting modernization of the country. After the 19th CPC National Congress, the CPC will definitely lead China to achieve greater success, opening a new chapter in building a modern society and establishing a harmonious world.

Hussain Muhammad Ershad, chairman of Bangladesh Jatiya Party and former president of Bangladesh

The CPC has made tremendous achievements in promoting China's economic development and maintaining social stability. Bangladesh highly appreciates the Belt and Road Initiative, which will absolutely promote economic growth and achieve development and prosperity in developing and underdeveloped countries.

Jonas Gahr Store, leader of Norway's Labor Party

China has made enormous progress in our time, and your achievements in creating rapid social and economic progress are truly impressive. We look to China in meeting the great global challenges of our time, such as climate change, and to harvest the benefits of multilateral cooperation and trade.

Ricardo Anaya, president of Mexico's National Action Party

I strongly believe that the CPC is capable of leading its people to develop China into a great modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious and beautiful.

Bernard Accoyer, general secretary of The Republicans party of France

Since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC has introduced a series of major initiatives in promoting peace and socio-economic development, protecting the environment and eliminating poverty.

Felipe Uscategui Romero, general secretary of the Social Party of National Unity of Colombia

We wish the CPC will continue its important mission of leading China's development and improving people's living standard.

German Cordoba Ordonez, general secretary of the Radical Change party of Colombia

The CPC stands for the supreme interest of the Chinese people, and bears the important tasks of promoting further comprehensive development and raising people's living standard.

Richard Mdakane, president of the South African National Civic Organization

I am confident that the world will benefit profoundly from the resolutions of this 19th CPC National Congress.

Dominique de Villepin, former French prime minister

The Belt and Road Initiative has rapidly achieved remarkable and concrete results in infrastructure construction and transnational investment. We believe that under the leadership of the CPC, China will provide the world with more and more plans of Chinese fashion based on previous achievements.

Leonid Kravchuk, former and first president of Ukraine and honorary chairman of Ukraine's Friendship Association with China

During the past five years, China has made great performance in both domestic and foreign affairs. The Belt and Road Initiative put forward by President Xi Jinping will promote global economic development as well as global peace.

Manolo Pichardo, president of the Permanent Conference of Political Parties of Latin America and the Caribbean

The leaders of the CPC have effectively responded to profound changes of the international situation, and have turned China into a hub of development and prosperity.

Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian President, chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization Executive Committee

The 19th CPC National Congress shows the Chinese people's resolve to achieve national rejuvenation and make China one of the world's leading countries, a move to benefit the whole humankind as well.

Desi Bouterse, Surinamese president, chairman of the National Democratic Party, and Ramon Abrahams, deputy chairman of the NDP

With great respect and admiration we have been following the sustainable policy guidelines of the Communist Party of China in re-structuring the Chinese society. We are really impressed by the future perspectives, which the party is preparing for the coming decades.

Denis Sassou Nguesso, president of the Republic of the Congo

The CPC, which has long cherished the wish to build up a just, fair and prosperous world, has made strenuous efforts to make China an exemplary country in the world.

Hery Rajaonarimampianina, president of Madagascar

China is a known safeguard of global stability, working hard to promote globalization and free trade, and responding responsibly to climate change. With its far sight, the 19th CPC National Congress will produce guidelines to boost China's economic growth and social progress.

Abdulla Yameen, president of the Maldives

Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, the CPC and China will constantly make progress, bringing more opportunities for global cooperation and common development.

Henry Puna, prime minister of the Cook Islands, leader of the Cook Islands Party

China has a crucial role to play in world affairs and the Cook Islands and the Pacific look to China for leadership in the global community on the great issues of our time, including climate change and global multilateral financing for development.

Arvils Aseradens, chairman of the Unity party of Latvia

Under Xi Jinping's leadership, China has continued to enhance its growth and remained one of the world's leading economies.

Gregory Bowen, chairman of the New National Party of Grenada

Since its 18th national congress, the CPC has led the Chinese people to achieve new victories to realize the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation. China's successes are a result of great vision, careful planning and timely implementation by the party's leadership and industrious members.

Franklin Khan, chairman of the People's National Movement of Trinidad and Tobago

On the international stage, China continues to be the voice of global cooperation and constructive engagement to benefit all people in every nation. China's willingness to engage the planet in the spirit of win-win cooperation is clearly indicated, postulated and manifested in the world-changing Belt and Road Initiative.

Bradley B. Roberts, chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party of the Bahamas

Your Party is meeting at an important time in world affairs, when we are at one of those crossroads in history. I am sure... it will also help other countries to chart their course.

Djamel Ould Abbes, general secretary of Algeria's National Liberation Front party

I sincerely wish the 19th CPC National Congress a great success, and hope it can accomplish the goal of achieving prosperity, progress and development for the friendly Chinese people.

Jemma Nunu Kumba, acting secretary-general of Sudan People's Liberation Movement of South Sudan

President Xi Jinping's prominent thoughts and ideas have positively impacted the political and social lives of the world community, the African people and the people of South Sudan in particular.

Marlon Williams, general secretary of the Alliance for Change, or AFC, of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana

The AFC sends greetings to President Xi Jinping and wishes your Congress every success as China continues to build a strong and stable economy and a cohesive society based on the principle of equality with justice for all.

George Pilgrim, general secretary of the Democratic Labor Party of Barbados

Barbados wants to cooperate with China in areas such as clean energy and renewable energy so as to achieve sustainable development.

Horace Chang, general secretary of the Jamaica Labor Party

Jamaica looks forward to continued collaboration with China as the two countries boost cooperation and further promote exchanges through the Belt and Road Initiative.

Jerome Walcott, general secretary of the Barbados Labor Party

The comprehensive agenda set in the 19th CPC National Congress will continue the development of China and the advancement of its people in a changing world, while reinforcing the values that have made China a respected global nation.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar, leader of the United National Congress of Trinidad and Tobago

Under President Xi Jinping's leadership, the world has seen China rise as an economic giant and become a model for all the world to follow.

The People's National Party of Jamaica

China has achieved exceptional results in economic and social development, and the Chinese people are marching toward fulfilling the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines and former president of the Philippines

Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has made great performance in economic growth. The Chinese nation will certainly achieve a great rejuvenation, and the CPC will make greater strides toward building a community with a shared future for mankind.