The Communist Party of China (CPC) has been fundamental in the social and economic development achieved by the Asian country in recent decades, said Adán Chávez, vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), reported Xinhua.
"It's been 100 years of fruitful work, of great achievements, of enormous progress for the happiness of the Chinese people," Chavez, who is also Venezuela's ambassador to Cuba, told Xinhua, referring to the centennial of the founding of the CCP, which is celebrated in July.
Chávez, who visited China four times between 2017 and 2019, asserted that the strong leadership of the CCP and its leaders have played a "fundamental" role in eradicating extreme poverty in the country and in its scientific and technological development. "We have witnessed the enormous support the Chinese people have given to their government and the CCP as they worked together to uphold the principles of socialism with Chinese characteristics," he said.
Referring to the third volume of the book "Xi Jinping: The Governance and Administration of China" by the Chinese president, Chávez said it explains the steps taken to successfully build socialism and also details the new vision of Chinese leadership.
He considered China an inspiration for countries striving for freedom and sovereignty, adding that the enormous progress achieved by the Chinese people is clear proof that socialism is an effective solution to "the great ills of humanity."
The CCP is a pillar of China's scientific and technological development, and the achievements made by its people are not only a model for the rest of the world, but also a symbol of hope, Chávez said.
Regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, he affirmed that China, under the leadership of the CCP, has provided the best example of government action in this global context in combating the disease, by placing human beings "at the fundamental center of the development of work plans."
"The Communist Party of China has clearly demonstrated its determination to uphold the fundamental principles of international relations among the peoples of the world," he emphasized. Furthermore, he added, the CCP has always adhered to the principles of self-determination, non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, solidarity, and respect for international norms.
The role the CCP can continue to play is crucial in the coming years as a reference for other political parties and progressive movements around the world, he said, while highlighting the "full brotherhood" between the CCP and the PSUV.
"The United Socialist Party of Venezuela intends to continue strengthening ties of cooperation and joint work with the CPC," he stated. / Xinhua
