BEIJING — Leaders from Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region have extended their congratulations to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
According to Namibia Press Agency, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva praised the deep-rooted relations between Brazil and China, emphasizing the shared values and interests that contribute to global stability. He expressed Brazil’s commitment to furthering bilateral relations and friendship with China.
Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni lauded the exemplary cooperation between Cambodia and China under the Belt and Road Initiative, expressing a desire to elevate this partnership to new heights in the coming era. Similarly, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, president of the Cambodian People’s Party, reaffirmed Cambodia’s willingness to advance its comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo highlighted the continuous development of the Indonesia-China comprehensive strategic partnership over the past decade, underlining the mutual respect, understanding, and sincere friendship that define the relationship. He expressed Indonesia’s eagerness to deepen strategic mutual trust and cooperation with China.
Indian President Droupadi Murmu acknowledged the common challenges and regional interests shared by India and China, emphasizing the importance of fostering peaceful and stable bilateral relations and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation.
Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam noted China’s significant contributions to global modernization and the close economic ties and diverse cooperation areas between Singapore and China.
Governor-General of Papua New Guinea Bob Dadae expressed continued support for the one-China principle and anticipated further deepening of cooperation with China, aiming to enhance the relationship between China and Pacific island countries.
Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere commended the strong friendship and cooperative ties between Fiji and China, pledging ongoing commitment to these relations.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro highlighted China’s role as a key player in maintaining global peace and stability and reaffirmed Venezuela’s support for China on core issues and participation in initiatives like the Belt and Road.
Argentine President Javier Milei emphasized the respect and cooperation that underpin Argentina-China relations, expressing hopes to intensify high-level exchanges, economic cooperation, and cultural ties to bolster the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele acknowledged China’s unique path to modernization and expressed the Solomon Islands’ willingness to collaborate with China in building a global community with a shared future.