World leaders and dignitaries have been praising China's rapid development over the past seven decades in extending congratulations to President Xi Jinping on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC). 

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed China remarkable achievements, highlighting its role as an irreplaceable strategic partner. He said Russia is willing to cooperate closely with China so as to benefit the two peoples.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova also congratulated China on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PRC.

U.S. President Donald Trump wished the people of China peace and prosperity.

Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) hailed the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), regarding it as the fundamental guarantor of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

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Vietnam's President Nguyen Phu Trong, the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, hailed China's development as a prosperous, democratic, culturally-advanced, harmonious and modernized country.

Bounnhang Vorachith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and the country's president, wished China, under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi at its core, would achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

The first secretary general of Cuba's Communist Party Raul Castro spoke highly of China's contribution to the world justice, peace and development

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel also proposed to consolidate the traditional friendship between China and Cuba and strive to promote the comprehensive development of bilateral ties.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II congratulated China and wished the people of China happiness and health.

Pakistani President Arif Alvi hailed the rapid development of China under the "great leadership" of President Xi, reiterating that Pakistan will always be China's reliable friend and partner.

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind applauded the vigorous China-India relations. As big developing countries with ancient civilization, India and China play important roles in the global economy and politics, said Kovind.

First president of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev praised China's constructive role in the international arena. He spoke highly of China's reform and opening-up, adding that the nation is bound to fulfill its two-century goal under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee and Xi.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari regarded China not only as a powerful country that enlightens the whole world, but also as a country that brings excitement and inspiration to the people of Nigeria.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier vowed to continue extending the China-Germany partnership and tackling global challenges jointly.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hailed China's tremendous achievement in poverty alleviation, calling it the greatest achievement ever in the history. He also regarded China as a key player in international cooperation and multilateralism.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said he expected the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games to show the world a modernized China in his congratulatory message.

Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Vladimir Norov praised the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), saying that it provides a platform for international cooperation as well as a path to building a community of shared future for mankind.

African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat highlighted the friendship and unity between African people and Chinese people, adding that China-Africa relations were to be proud of.

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa were among leaders offering their congratulations.

(Cover: China celebrates the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Beijing, China, September 19, 2019. /VCG Photo)