习近平向康复国际百年庆典致贺信 在全国助残日之际，向全国广大残疾人及其亲属，向广大残疾人工作者致以亲切问候

新华社北京5月21日电 5月21日，国家主席习近平向康复国际百年庆典致贺信，并在全国助残日之际，向全国广大残疾人及其亲属，向广大残疾人工作者致以亲切问候，向关心支持中国残疾人事业的国际组织和各方人士表示衷心感谢。

习近平指出，康复国际是残疾人事务领域具有重要影响的国际组织，为维护残疾人尊严、保障残疾人权利、增进残疾人福祉作出了不懈努力。中国积极支持康复国际工作，用实际行动推动发展中国家残疾人事业发展、增进国际社会对残疾人的关心，为国际残疾人事业贡献中国力量。

习近平强调，中国对残疾人格外关心、格外关注，在中国式现代化进程中，将进一步完善残疾人社会保障制度和关爱服务体系，促进残疾人事业全面发展。中国愿同世界各国一道，共同推进国际残疾人事业交流与合作，不断增进人类健康福祉。

康复国际百年庆典由康复国际主办，中国残疾人联合会承办，21日在北京开幕。

Xi sends congratulatory letter to Rehabilitation International Centennial Celebration

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Rehabilitation International Centennial Celebration on Sunday.

On China's 33rd national day of assisting disabled persons on Sunday, Xi extended his greetings to all individuals with disabilities, their relatives, and the dedicated personnel serving them across the nation. He also expressed gratitude to all international organizations and personages from all walks of life who demonstrate care and support for the cause of empowering people with disabilities in China.

Rehabilitation International is an international organization of great influence in regard to the cause of persons with disabilities, and has worked tirelessly in safeguarding the dignity of such individuals, protecting their rights and improving their well-being, said Xi. He added that China actively supports the organization's work.

China pays particular attention to the well-being of people with disabilities in the country, Xi said, noting the country will continue to improve the social security and service systems for these people and promote the all-around development of relevant programs.

China is willing to join hands with all countries worldwide to promote international exchanges and cooperation on disability, and continue improving the health and well-being of humankind, Xi said.

Hosted by Rehabilitation International and organized by the China Disabled Persons' Federation, the centennial celebrations of Rehabilitation International kicked off in Beijing on Sunday.