World leaders congratulate Xi on election as CPC chief (2)

Kyrgyzstan's President Almazbek Atambayev, in a message, conveyed sincere congratulations to Xi on his election as CPC chief and said, under the leadership of CPC, China had scored eye-catching achievements in opening up and pushing forward social and economic reforms.

The president said the strategic decisions made at the 18th CPC National Congress would further enhance the neighborly friendship and mutual-benefit cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and China.

Goodluck Jonathan, president of the People's Democratic Party of Nigeria and Nigerian president, said Xi's election expressed his huge contribution to China's fast development, and showed the people were convinced under Xi's leadership, China would score greater achiements and make contributions to world peace.

Nigeria was willing to work with China in the world arena to cope with challenges from various fields, he said.

Dioncounda Traore, president of the Alliance for Democracy in Mali-Pan-African Party for Liberty, Solidarity and Justice, and president of Mali, said Xi's election was recognition of his ruling ability by the Chinese people.