Editor's note: Political party leaders across the world attending the Communist Party of China (CPC) and World Political Parties Summit via video link on July 7, 2021 hailed the CPC's people-centered philosophy as an important global inspiration, saying they are ready to enhance exchanges and cooperation with the CPC.

Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, South African President, also President of South Africa’s governing party African National Congress, congratulates the CPC on the realization of the first centenary goal. The historic achievement of eradicating absolute poverty in the largest developing economy on the planet was made because the CPC has placed the needs and the interests of the people at the center of its work. The CPC is a true, reliable and valued friend.

Nursultan Nazarbayev, Chairman of the Nur Otan Party and First President of Kazakhstan, said that the COVID-19 pandemic has once again proven that only by maintaining partnerships and supporting each other can countries efficiently respond to global challenges. As a friendly neighbor of China, Kazakhstan will always actively participate in the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and cooperation within the framework of the BRI.

Dmitry Medvedev, Chairman of the United Russia party and Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said over the past century, the CPC was able to successfully embark on the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, which paves the way for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Bilateral relations are constantly developing as the two countries are implementing large-scale projects both bilaterally and within the framework of inter-state relations.

Alberto Fernandez, Argentine President, also President of the country’s Justicialist Party, said that Xi’s speech is “visionary and insightful.” The speech can help political parties to reflect upon what kind of responsibility they should take, he said, calling on parties to strengthen cooperation and promote economic and social development in a bid to bring benefits to all the people.

Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, said the CPC has led the Chinese people to achieve major historic achievements over the past century. Under Xi’s leadership, China will continue to make new achievements and become a great modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious and beautiful. Political parties in various countries should work with governments to actively address global challenges so as to bring happier lives to the human race.

Miguel Diaz-Canel , First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and Cuban president, said the CPC has explored a development path suitable for China’s national conditions and led the country in making great achievements. Noting that China has effectively handled the COVID-19 pandemic and eliminated absolute poverty, he said the key is following the people-centered development philosophy.

Rodrigo Duterte, Chairman of the Philippines’ PDP-Laban party and former Philippine President, praised CPC’s accomplishments and its success in turning China into a world power. “Indeed a sleeping dragon no more, China has realized its dream of progress and prosperity for its people. With this comes great power and equally immense responsibility,” said Duterte. “We count on China as a friend and partner for peace and development. We trust in the collective wisdom of the great Chinese nation, that China will use its newfound strength in defense of what is good and just for humanity.” He hopes that the ties between CPC and PDP-Laban would further improve through sustained “constructive dialogue and peaceful engagement.”

Chairman of the Fatah party and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbassaid the China proposed BRI is conducive to deepening international economic cooperation and establishing development partnerships between countries, adding that the initiative also demonstrates that China is at the forefront in providing wisdom for safeguarding the common interests of people all over the world.

President and First Secretary of Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF party Emmerson Mnangagwa, also Zimbabwean president, noted that the summit provided a platform for political parties to learn from each other in realizing prosperity, national rejuvenation, people’s happiness as well as the welfare of mankind. The ZANU-PF party has benefited a lot from the successful experience of the CPC, said Mnangagwa, adding that he believes that under the leadership of the CPC, China will realize the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation.

(Source: IDCPC)