Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Photo: IC

 On the occasion of the opening of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari extended good wishes to the Congress on Sunday, believing that under the wise leadership of the CPC, China will continue to play its due role in international politics and for global peace.

Bilawal said in a video sent to the Global Times by the Pakistani Embassy in China on Sunday that "as an all-weather, strategic cooperative partners and iron brothers, we're inspired by the CPC's foresight in steering the Chinese nation on a path of high-quality governance and socioeconomic development."

Throughout its history, the CPC has made enormous contributions to the progress and prosperity of the Chinese nation and for global peace, he said, recalling that Pakistan People's Party and the CPC enjoy a rich history of bilateral cooperation and exchanges. The two parties established close bonds and solidified bilateral friendship between our two countries, he said.

"As I congratulate the Chinese people on the occasion of the 20th National Congress of the CPC, I extend my best wishes to the continued peace and prosperity of the people of China under the leadership of the Communist Party of China," he said.

The 20th National Congress of the CPC opened on Sunday. Xi Jinping delivered a report to the 20th CPC National Congress on behalf of the 19th CPC Central Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Xi called on all members of the CPC to strive in unity to build a modern socialist China in all respects. He also expounded on the missions and tasks of the CPC on the new journey of the new era.