International political figures and scholars have praised the Communist Party of China (CPC) for its commitment to full and rigorous self-governance, saying the Party's efforts to strengthen internal discipline and promote self-reform have improved its governance capacity and maintained public trust.

They made the remarks following the fifth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, describing it as a significant meeting that would have lasting implications for the Party's development and China's future.

Former Nepalese Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal described the meeting as historic, saying the seven principles of adherence outlined at the session were significant not only for guiding CPC's development but also for offering lessons to political parties around the world.

Ahmed Bahaa El-Din Shaaban, secretary-general of the Egyptian Socialist Party, said the session's communique offered a valuable lesson for any political party seeking to strengthen its grassroots support and expand its influence. He said the CPC's consistent commitment to putting the people first was fundamental to its continued success.

Anthony Moretti, an associate professor in the Department of Communication and Organizational Leadership at Robert Morris University in the United States, said the communique showed how strict discipline helped ensure the CPC's internal unity and strengthen its foundations, providing a guarantee for China to achieve the goals of its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and make further progress.

Sergey Sanakoyev, president of Russia's Asia-Pacific Research Center, said the session was significant for its systematic arrangements to strengthen Party governance and improve the CPC's governing capacity. He said the communique's emphasis on unwavering commitment to full and rigorous Party self-governance, and the courage to address internal shortcomings, demonstrated the Party's commitment to self-reform.

Ayib Daffe, secretary-general of African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity, said his party highly appreciated the session's emphasis on strengthening Party organization, discipline and internal governance. He said Party unity stemmed from a clear political program, a sense of responsibility among members and a commitment to the public interest.

Richard Todwong, secretary-general of Uganda's National Resistance Movement, said the session's focus on advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance was significant not only for China but also for the wider world. The CPC's efforts to strengthen its own institutions provided strong support for Chinese modernization and offered a model for developing countries, including those in Africa, seeking to improve their governance capacity, he said.

Jose Luis Centella, president of the Communist Party of Spain, said the session underscored the importance of Party building and self-reform, laying a solid foundation for implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan and improving people's well-being.