BEIJING, Oct. 2 -- Leaders of foreign countries and international organizations have sent a multitude of congratulatory messages to Chinese President Xi Jinping to convey their best wishes on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

The following is an edited summary of some of these messages.

Extending warm congratulations on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PRC, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said that through a continuous deepening comprehensive strategic partnership between Indonesia and China, the two countries will create more chances for development so as to bring more benefits to the two countries and their peoples.

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn said that on the occasion of the PRC's 70th founding anniversary, he would like to extend his sincere congratulations and kind wishes. He wished China prosperity and the Chinese people a happy life and good health.

Mongolian President Khaltmaa Battulga said that over the past 70 years, China has undergone rapid social and economic development with hundreds of millions of people lifted out of poverty, and has become a responsible major country in the international community.

Expressing warm congratulations on the groundbreaking achievements China has scored on its path to the comprehensive development of the country, Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari wished China greater achievements in realizing the country's two centenary goals.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that China has attained great achievements in its development since the founding of the PRC 70 years ago. He said the Belarusians deeply cherish the friendship, mutual trust and respect between peoples of the two countries.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that China scored remarkable achievements under Xi's leadership, wishing the friendly Chinese people peace and safety, harmony as well as prosperity.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said that China has undergone leapfrogging development in the past several decades, scored great achievements unprecedented in human history, and risen as one of the major countries of the world. The president wished Chinese people happiness and good health.