On behalf of the French people, President Makron of France extended the warmest congratulations to the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, expressing that France and China should jointly deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and promote practical cooperation in various fields. The French side fully supports China, as the presidency of the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, in organizing the second phase of the meeting and achieving positive results. President Marcos of the Philippines said that over the past 70 years, China has embarked on an extraordinary journey of national construction and embarked on the road of building a socialist modern country in an all-round way. In recent years, the Philippines China comprehensive strategic cooperative relationship has been strengthened and enhanced, bringing broad prospects and rich opportunities to the two peoples. The Philippines looks forward to further strengthening and developing Philippines China relations and creating a good momentum for regional peace, stability and prosperity. Pakistani President Alvi said that China has become a positive contributor to peace and harmony and a staunch supporter of South South cooperation on the international stage. These great achievements are attributed to the vision of Chinese leaders and the hard work of the Chinese people. The past 70 years have witnessed the all-weather strategic cooperative partners and "iron core" brotherhood between Pakistan and China. The special friendship between Pakistan and China is not affected by the changes of times and geopolitics. President Bandari of Nepal wished the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China a smooth convening, and said that the two countries firmly respect each other's sovereignty, territorial integrity and national independence, understand each other's legitimate concerns and sensitive issues, which has become the background of Nepal China relations. President Guelleh of Djibouti said that the Chinese people have achieved rapid and sustainable development and enhanced their influence by relying on their creativity, innovation and intelligence. The friendly Chinese nation has become a model for all countries like the Republic of Djibouti that are eager to achieve lasting growth. President Leo of Sierra Leone reiterated that Sierra Leone will continue to stand side by side with China in the spirit of brotherhood