World leaders congratulate Xi on election as CPC chief (8)

"At the same time, we would like to stress that the role and significance of your country in promoting a safe, stable and prosperous China places enormous responsibility on your shoulders," Selin said.

Secretary General of Botswana's Democratic Party Mpho Balopi said: "We in the BDP recognize the CPC National Congress has always provided guidelines and formulated programmes that have seen China become a prosperous economy for the People's Republic of China and a crucial partner in directing and contributing to futuristic international development."

"We cherish the relationships between our parties and countries, our historical ties and our common cause to better the lives of our people," Balopi said.