Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The People’s Republic of China
More Leaders of Countries and International Organizations Mourn the Passing of Comrade Jiang Zemin
Updated: December 02, 2022 23:55

More leaders of countries and international organizations have expressed their deep condolences by telegram, letter and other means to President Xi Jinping over the passing of Comrade Jiang Zemin.

General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un said that he was saddened to learn of the passing of Comrade Jiang Zemin and would like to express his deep condolences. Comrade Jiang Zemin devoted his whole life to the development and growth of the Communist Party of China and the country as well as the happiness of the people, put forward the important thought of the Theory of Three Represents, and made huge contributions to the great cause of building socialism with Chinese characteristics. Comrade Jiang Zemin sincerely supported and encouraged the socialist cause of the DPRK people and made positive efforts to consolidate and develop the traditional DPRK-China friendship. Comrade Jiang Zemin's feats will be immortal.

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni said that former President Jiang Zemin was an outstanding representative of the Chinese people and a great friend of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Cambodian people, and that he had made great contributions to the restoration of peace and stability in Cambodia, to the country's national unity, as well as to closer brotherhood, stronger solidarity and deeper cooperation between Cambodia and China. King Sihamoni said former President Jiang Zemin will be remembered forever.

President Yoon Suk-yeol of the Republic of Korea (ROK) said that former President Jiang Zemin was a great leader who had led China to prosperity and development, and a good friend of the ROK and its people. On behalf of the ROK government and people, he extended deep condolences to the family of former President Jiang Zemin and the Chinese people.

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov said that Kyrgyzstan speaks highly of Mr. Jiang Zemin's historic contributions to China's national development and the growth of Kyrgyzstan-China relations. Zhaparov expressed deep condolences over the passing of Mr. Jiang Zemin, and extended his deepest sympathy to the Chinese People.

Turkmen President Serdar Berdymukhamedov said that Mr. Jiang Zemin had made great achievements in promoting China's economic and social development, and greatly enhanced China's international prestige. His accomplishments will go down in history.

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said that Mr. Jiang Zemin had made significant contributions to developing the Uzbekistan-China partnership and promoting bilateral cooperation in politics, economy and trade, people-to-people and cultural exchanges and other areas, which the Uzbek side will never forget.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said that former President Jiang Zemin had made outstanding contributions to laying a solid foundation for Azerbaijan-China friendly relations and practical cooperation, and that he would like to extend his deepest condolences to all Chinese people.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said that Mr. Jiang Zemin had led China in advancing reform and opening-up and embarking on the path of economic development, thus showing to the entire world that a country can realize economic development through self-reliance. The economic achievements scored under his leadership have far-reaching impacts and will always be remembered by the people of the world.

Kenyan President William Ruto said that as an outstanding statesman, His Excellency Jiang Zemin devoted himself to strengthening the foundation of economic prosperity and safeguarding world peace. Ruto extended sincere sympathy to Jiang Zemin's relatives, friends and the Chinese people.

Senegalese President Macky Sall said that he, in deep remembrance of former President Jiang Zemin, would like to pay tribute to the glorious cause former President Jiang Zemin had made and extend deep condolences to the friendly Chinese people.

Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh said that former President Jiang Zemin's down-to-earth character, innovative spirit, outstanding talents and great foresight will always be remembered by the whole world.

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou said that Mr. Jiang Zemin had fulfilled his commitment to China and the Chinese people with concrete actions. As a statesman, Jiang Zemin's fine moral character will be a valuable asset to future generations.

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that under the leadership of Mr. Jiang Zemin, China had made remarkable achievements in development and lifted hundreds of thousands of people out of poverty. He extended sincere sympathy to the family of Mr. Jiang Zemin and the Chinese People.

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said that former President Jiang Zemin was an outstanding Chinese statesman and his remarkable leadership had not only inspired the Chinese people, but also won the respect of the international community. Prime Minister Hun Sen said that at this sad moment, he would like to extend his deepest condolences to the Chinese government and people.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh said that the friendship between Bangladesh and China was greatly strengthened during former President Jiang Zemin's tenure, and that she would like to express her deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy on behalf of the Bangladeshi people and government.

President of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Csaba Kőrösi extended sympathy to the family of Comrade Jiang Zemin and the Chinese government and people on behalf of the United Nations General Assembly. He said Mr. Jiang Zemin was a great supporter of international cooperation, and that he had led China in achieving success and playing a prominent role in the United Nations.

Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat said that former President Jiang Zemin was an outstanding figure in the politics of China and even the world, and his passing is a huge loss to China and its friends around the world. Chairperson Faki said that on behalf of the AU Commission, he would like to extend sincere sympathy to the Chinese government, the Chinese people and the bereaved family.

Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Zhang Ming said that Comrade Jiang Zemin was an outstanding leader enjoying high prestige, and that as the principal founder of the SCO, Jiang had made indelible historic contributions to the SCO's establishment, development and growth.