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Kamal-Eddin Ismail, chairman of external relations department of Sudan's ruling National Congress Party (NCP), speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Khartoum, Sudan, on Oct. 17, 2017. "We are following the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) with great interest," Ismail told Xinhua. The wisdom of the CPC leadership has been proven, buoyed by its deep insights into political and economic issues, both regionally and globally, Ismail said, adding: "We support the directions of the CPC and commend its support (for) developing countries." (Xinhua/Mohamed Khidir)

KHARTOUM, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- As far away as in Sudan, the political parties are keenly watching the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), lauding the party for China's extraordinary economic success.

"We are following the 19th CPC National Congress with great interest," Kamal-Eddin Ismail, chairman of external relations department of Sudan's ruling National Congress Party (NCP), told Xinhua.

Ismail, a former state minister for foreign affairs, is monitoring the congress, which convened in Beijing Wednesday, for the recommendations and decisions it will come up with, both at the internal and international levels.

The wisdom of the CPC leadership has been proven, buoyed by its deep insights into political and economic issues, both regionally and globally, Ismail said, adding: "We support the directions of the CPC and commend its support (for) developing countries."

He stressed the importance of strengthening relations between the CPC and the NCP, saying it was natural for both to have "progressive relations," given the deeply-rooted ties between their two countries.

Kamal Omer, political secretary of Popular Congress Party (PCP) and a member of the parliament, said the CPC has shown a "distinguished performance" in running the state and maintaining balance between speedy progress and preserving the characteristics of a socialist society.

Hailing the CPC's successful plan for the economic leap that has made China the second biggest economy in the world, he said the congress has assumed critical importance as China is a key player in the international arena today.

The timing of the conference, he said, was very important since it came at a time when the world is witnessing far-reaching challenges and transformations.