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BEIJING, Oct. 23 -- Leaders of more foreign countries and parties have
sent congratulatory messages to Hu Jintao on his re-election as general
secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
In a congratulatory message, Omar Bongo Ondimba, president of the
Gabonese Democratic Party and president of Gabon, wished Hu success in
fulfilling his important and noble mission as CPC general secretary.
Ondimba said Hu's historic visit to Gabon in 2004 and his numerous visits
to China embody the friendly cooperative ties between the two peoples.
He said he is convinced the relations between the two parties would be
further consolidated, bringing more benefits to the two peoples.
Levy Mwanawasa, president of Zambia's Movement for Multi-party Democracy
and president of Zambia, expressed his heartfelt congratulations on Hu's
re-election as the CPC general secretary.
"Zambia and China have enjoyed cordial and friendly relations since we
attained our independence in 1964," Mwanawasa said.
"I am delighted to underscore that these relations continue to flourish
and more especially during my presidency, the relations can be described in one
word as excellent," Mwanawasa said.
Hu's re-election demonstrates the confidence the party and the Chinese
people have in his ability and commitment to China's development and progress,
said James A. Michel, general secretary of the Seychelles People's Progressive
Front and president of the Seychelles.
With the development of bilateral ties, the friendly relationship of
mutual trust between the two parties and the friendship between the two peoples
will be strengthened steadily, Michel said.
Michel said his party and country cherish the bilateral friendship and
will make continued efforts to boost the good relations between the two peoples.
Bashar al-Assad, general secretary of the Baath Arab Socialist Party and
Syrian president, wished Hu every success in leading the Chinese people in their
march toward achieving sustainable development and prosperity.
Assad said the two countries and parties have enjoyed good cooperative
ties which will be further enhanced in the coming years.
Sergey Stanishev, president of the Bulgarian Socialist Party and
Bulgarian prime minister, said his party followed with great interest the the
convening of the CPC congress and that the CPC, under Hu's leadership, will
succeed in implementing the important decisions made at the congress.
The Bulgarian Socialist Party will seize the opportunity and conduct
all-round cooperation with the CPC, he said.
The decisions adopted at the 17th congress conform entirely to the
interests of the Chinese people and are of great significance to China's future
development, the improvement of the people's livelihood and the deepening of
international cooperation, said Victor Yanukovych, leader of the Regions Party
of Ukraine and Ukrainian prime minister.
The congress also showed that China will continue to deepen the policy of
reforms and opening-up and continue to follow the Five Principles of Peaceful
Coexistence in international affairs, Yanukovych said.
Yanukovych spoke highly of the mutual trust and cooperation between the
two countries, saying Ukraine regards China as an important partner for
cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Through joint efforts of both sides, further progress will be achieved in
mutually beneficial cooperation between Ukraine and China, Yanukovych added.
Lee Hsien Loong, prime minister of Singapore, also sent a congratulatory
message to Hu Jintao on his re-election, saying that China will be able to
tackle the challenges ahead and realize its full potential.
Lee applauded the just-concluded CPC National Congress, saying the
endorsement of the Scientific Outlook on Development at the congress will set
the foundation for the next phase of China's development.
Singapore's Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong extended his "warmest
congratulations" to Hu Jintao on the successful conclusion of the CPC Congress
and Hu's re-election as the party general secretary.
"I am confident that under your leadership, China will successfully meet
the challenges ahead and contribute to a better world," he said.
Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's minister mentor, said in his message that China
has achieved tremendous economic and social progress under Hu's leadership and
is moving toward a more equitable and harmonious society.
"Given another generation of peace and stability, China's rapid
development will transform China into a modern industrial-technological nation
and will bring tremendous benefits to Asia and the world," he said.
Prakash Karat, general secretary of the Communist Party of India
(Marxist), offered congratulations and good wishes for Hu's leadership.
"We look forward to the strengthening of fraternal relations between our
two parties which will contribute to the strengthening of friendly relations and
cooperation between India and China," he said.
In his message, A.B. Bardhan, general secretary of the Communist Party of
India, wished great success to the CPC in its endeavor to build socialism with
Chinese characteristics and a harmonious socialist society in China.
He called the Scientific Outlook on Development an important contribution
to the theory of building socialism, adding that guided by the Marxist world
outlook, the CPC has obtained rich experience in socialist construction.
Somawansa Amarasinghe, leader of the JVP (People's Liberation Front of
Sri Lanka), noted the 17th congress's reiteration that China will continue to
pursue an independent foreign policy of peace and follow the path of peaceful
development.
The newly-elected leadership will "without any doubt" steer China into
the new era of building a prosperous harmonious society, Amarasinghe said.
Sekou Konate, general secretary of the Party of Unity and Progress of
Guinea, said Hu's re-election reflect the confidence the Chinese people and the
CPC party members have in him. The cooperation between the two parties will be
further strengthened, Konate added.
Jacob D. Nkate, general secretary of the Botswana Democratic Party, said
in his message that his party will continue to cooperate with Hu and strengthen
the bonds of friendship, cooperation and solidarity with the CPC.
Sean Dorgan, general secretary of the Republican Party of Ireland,
extended congratulations on Hu's re-election.
Though the two countries differ in scale and size, there are parallels in
their respective national experiences which deepen mutual understanding, he
said.
The leaders, parties and organizations that have also congratulated Hu on
his reelection as CPC general secretary include:
Pierre Mauroy, former prime minister of France;
Aleka Papariga, general secretary of the Communist Party of Greece;
Serafim Urechean, chairman of the Party Alliance Our Moldova;
Central Committee of the Communist Party of Ukraine;
Central Committee of the Palestinian People's Party;
Yasin Saeed Noman, general secretary of the Yemeni Socialist Party;
Mohamed Ould Maouloud, president of the Union of Progress Forces of
Mauritania;
Calvo Jimenez, deputy secretary of International Affairs of the National
Liberation Party of Costa Rica.
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