Havana, October 16 (RHC)-- The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to the communists of China on the occasion of the celebration of the 20th Congress of their organization.

The message  highlights the political significance of this event, the PCC website reported, and recognizes the "proven capacity and wisdom of the communist vanguard" of the Asian nation to lead its people in safeguarding national sovereignty, independence and unity.

The note also highlights the leadership of the Communist Party of China -PCCh-, in the construction of socialism, in the economic development of the country and in the consolidation of the Asian giant as a factor of stability and balance at world level.

The congratulatory message also refers to the successes achieved by the organization, based on the application of Marxism and the important theoretical and practical contributions to the construction of socialism, which has made possible the fight against corruption and the eradication of extreme poverty, among other achievements.

This social, economic and political development makes China "a global leader in innovation, always in defense of the legitimate right to development of the countries of the South, multilateralism, the principles of International Law and the role of the United Nations", adds the letter.

The text maintains that the inter-party relations will continue as a pillar and an essential component of the ties between the two countries, while thanking the CCP for its unwavering support to Cuba in its struggle against the U.S. economic, commercial and financial blockade.

Likewise, it ratifies the Caribbean nation's unalterable position in adhering to the One China principle.

"Receive our best wishes for success in the celebration of the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China, convinced that its results will represent a new stimulus for all progressive forces worldwide," the message concludes.

The 20th Congress of the CCP began this Sunday and at its opening the general secretary of the organization and president of the country, Xi Jinping, said that among the priorities of the stage are to raise the quality of life of the population and strengthen the defensive capacity, while accelerating the pace towards the long-awaited national renewal.