Spotlight: Global leaders confident in greater role, prosperity of Xi-led China

BEIJING - Leaders of countries, political parties and international organizations are confident that a more prosperous China under the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a greater contribution to the world. They voiced the confidence in congratulatory messages after the March 17 election of Xi as Chinese President by a unanimous vote at the just concluded annual session of China’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC). Xi was also unanimously elected chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of China.

The election result shows the Chinese people’s strong confidence in Xi’s wisdom and firm support for his leadership, many said, while expressing the hope for increased cooperation between their countries and China. United Nations SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres commended Xi’s commitment and leadership regarding the UN-China cooperation, saying the world body is willing to further the cooperation to safeguard peace, realize sustainable development and promote the wellbeing of people worldwide. Rashid Alimov, secretarygeneral of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), said China is playing an increasingly important role in the world, with the Xi-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and the notion of building a community with a shared future for mankind both positively received by the international community. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Xi’s election represents the Chinese people’s recognition of his “contribution to promoting China’s rapid economic and social development.” He believes that under Xi’s leadership, Russia-China relations, an example for developing equality-based and mutually beneficial cooperation between major countries, will further consolidate, promoting security and stability in Eurasia and the world at large. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said Xi’s election shows the Chinese people’s strong support for his leadership, and that Afghanistan looks forward to working with China to deepen relations and cooperation in various fields.

Hailing the remarkable achievements China has made since its reform and openingup in late 1970s, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said he hopes China will continue the path of success under Xi’s leadership. Bangladeshi President Md. Abdul Hamid said Xi’s leadership has enabled achievements in building a community with a shared future for mankind.

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko said that under Xi’s leadership and the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the Chinese people are unswervingly forging ahead toward the goal of national rejuvenation.

(Xinhua)