Xi Jinping on Sunday secured an unprecedented third term as the President of China. He elevated some of his closest supporters in the Communist Party and solidified his position as the country’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. As he addressed the press, Xi Jinping asserted that “the world needs China.”
“China cannot develop without the world, and the world also needs China,” Xi was quoted as saying by AFP.
“After more than 40 years of unflagging efforts towards reform and opening up, we have created two miracles — rapid economic development and long-term social stability,” he said.
With an aim to earn the tremendous trust of his party and the people, he vowed to “work diligently in the performance of our duties.”
Also, Xi was given another term as chairman of Central Military Commission of China.
Pakistan congratulates ‘True Friend’
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Xi Jinping for winning a third term in office. Sharif hailed Xi Jinping’s victory as a testament to his “unwavering loyalty” to the Chinese people.
Taking to Twitter, Pakistan’s PM stated: “On behalf of the entire Pakistani nation, I congratulate President Xi Jinping on his reelection as CPC General Secretary for the 3rd term. It is a glowing tribute to his sagacious stewardship and unwavering devotion for serving the people of China.”
Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi referred to him as a “true friend of Pakistan.”
“I extend heartiest congratulations to H.E. Xi Jinping on his reelection as CPC General Secretary, and my best wishes for his health and happiness. He is a true friend of Pakistan and champion for All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between Pakistan and China,” Alvi tweeted.
