Russian President Putin said that Comrade Jiang Zemin has made important contributions to the economic and social development of contemporary China and the improvement of its international status. Comrade Jiang Zemin is an old friend of Russia and has made important contributions to promoting Russia China relations to a strategic partnership of coordination. I will always remember such a politician with high prestige and great personal charm. Please convey our sincere condolences to Comrade Jiang Zemin's relatives and all the friendly Chinese people. General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President Thong Lun said that Comrade Jiang Zemin had made important contributions to the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Comrade Jiang Zemin is a close friend of the Lao Party and people and has played an important leading role in the development of Laos China relations. We express our deep condolences for the death of Comrade Jiang Zemin. Dias Carnell, First Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President of Cuba, said that Comrade Jiang Zemin is an outstanding politician and communist leader and a close friend of the Cuban revolution. Cuba expresses its deepest condolences to the Chinese party, government and people. Brunei Sultan Hassanal said that President Jiang Zemin has made important contributions to improving the living standard of the Chinese people and leading the country to become a stable and prosperous economy. The Brunei side highly appreciates his contribution to deepening the long-term relations between Brunei and China. Singapore President Halima said that President Jiang Zemin led China to continue to promote economic reform and achieve rapid development. At this sad moment, our grief is with the Chinese people. President Saleh of Maldives said that President Jiang Zemin has promoted China's rapid economic and social development, consolidated China's role as an important contributor on the international stage, and will be remembered as a visionary leader. President Tokayev of Kazakhstan said that President Jiang Zemin is committed to the development and prosperity of China and the enhancement of its international influence, and has made significant contributions to the consolidation of Kazakhstan China friendship, which will always be remembered by the two peoples. President Rahmon of Tajikistan said that Tajikistan highly valued Mr. Jiang Zemin's great contribution to China's development and Tajikistan China relations, and his death was a great loss. President Lukashenko of Belarus said that President Jiang Zemin, who led the Chinese people to achieve prosperity and strength, is the founder of Belarus China relations and has made positive contributions to the development and consolidation of Belarus China relations. Palestinian President Abbas said that I and the Palestinian people will always remember this outstanding leader as a supporter of the Palestinian people, cause and legitimate rights, a promoter of Pakistan China relations, and a witness to the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. On behalf of the Palestinian state and people and in my own name, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the CPC, the Chinese government, the friendly Chinese people and the bereaved families. President Hassan of Tanzania extended deep condolences to the relatives of the CPC, the Chinese people and President Jiang Zemin. President Ortega of Nicaragua said that the spiritual and cultural wealth left by President Jiang Zemin is guiding and will continue to guide the Chinese people to achieve development. Internal committee