BEIJING, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The ongoing 19th Communist Party of China (CPC) National Congress has received good wishes from foreign leaders, political parties and organizations around the world.
The messages speak highly of the CPC's leadership as well as China's socio-economic development and global contributions and express full confidence that the CPC will lead China to even greater prosperity.
The following is an edited summary of some of the messages.
Solly Mapaila, first deputy general secretary of South African Communist Party
"Under the leadership of the CPC, the Chinese people have experienced massive social developments in all spheres of their lives and intensive civilization that continues and sets world trends of development."
Djoomart Otorbaev, former prime minister of the Kyrgyz Republic
"I see the enormous opportunities through improvement of connectivity among the economies along the Belt and Road, among which are the Central Asian countries. This initiative in the future should become the key driver of growth for the whole world."
Takahiro Yokomichi, former speaker of House of Representatives of Japan
For a long time, the CPC, through its excellent leadership, has been leading China onto the course of modernization.
Waldemar Pawlak, former prime minister of Poland
"I am convinced that the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China will bring us to closer cooperation between China and Poland and between Communist Party of China and Polish Peoples Party."
Danilo Turk, former president of the Republic of Slovenia
"China has also become a key champion of peaceful global cooperation as well as of the strengthening of international peace and security. The international community is a major beneficiary of China's contribution to the work of the United Nations and of China's commitment to multilateralism in general."
Aleksander Kwasniewski, former president of Poland and chairman of the Amicus Europae Foundation
The 19th National Congress of the CPC is an event of global importance that will shape not only the future of China, but also its relations with the world. Therefore it draws the world's attention and close observation. The world is expecting further reforms in China, and even better friendly cooperation with Beijing in the years to come.
Peter Medgyessy, former prime minister of the Republic of Hungary
Under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Xi Jinping at the core, China has become a major global power and its development in all fields has attracted worldwide attention. The Hungarian side believes that the 19th National Congress of the CPC will put forward new and ambitious goals.
Massimo D'Alema, former prime minister of Italy and president of Italianieuropei Foundation
Under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Xi Jinping at the core, China's reforms and opening up have been continuously pushed forward, which has laid a solid foundation for China's modernization.
Kevin Rudd, former prime minister of Australia and president of Asia Society Policy Institute
On the international arena, China has been actively participating in the global governance through its climate change policies and the Belt and Road Initiative. Its diplomatic efforts have contributed to the reform of global governance structure and the establishment of a community of shared future for mankind.
Elsa Esplnosa, acting head of the international affairs department of the Institutional Revolutionary Party of Mexico
The 19th National Congress of the CPC not only shows the world the great achievements China has gained, but also charts the course for this great nation's future development.