Many personal salutes to nation
More current and former leaders of foreign countries and international organizations have sent congratulatory messages on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
New Development Bank President Kundapur Vaman Kamath said that never in human history has a country lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty in such a short period of time and led them onto a path of sustainable development. China has provided other developing countries with rich experience, he said. Kamath said his bank appreciates China’s vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind and looks forward to deepening cooperation.
Francis Gurry, director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization, noted in a message that China had made tremendous progress in the field of IP in the past 70 years, and his organization highly appreciates China’s support for multilateralism. He said he looks forward to the Chinese people making more outstanding achievements on the path of prosperity and development in the future.
French President Emmanuel Macron said the France-China relationship has been close and durable, noting that the two countries, both permanent members of the UN Security Council, shoulder a special responsibility to human society. Macron added that he is looking forward to working with Xi in taking cooperation to a new level, and to jointly boosting multilateralism.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe noted that China has made remarkable achievements in development and risen to become the world’s second-largest economy. He added that the Japanese side is ready to join efforts with China to open up a new era for bilateral ties.
South Korean President Moon Jaein said he is looking forward to China’s continued contribution to peace and prosperity in northeastern Asia and the wider world under Xi’s leadership, adding that he hopes to work with his Chinese counterpart in making the South Korea-China strategic cooperative partnership sturdier and more mature.
Singapore’s President Halimah Yacob said that China has undergone a phenomenal transformation over the last 70 years, overcoming many challenges and achieving rapid economic growth to lift the livelihoods of its people. He added that China’s growth and development will benefit not only its own people but also the region and the world.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah alSisi said Egypt and China, two ancient civilizations, have made important contributions to the ideological and cultural development of humanity. He said he wishes China a more peaceful, secure and splendid future.