新華社北京5月21日電 5月21日，國家主席習(xí)近平向康復(fù)國際百年慶典致賀信，并在全國助殘日之際，向全國廣大殘疾人及其親屬，向廣大殘疾人工作者致以親切問候，向關(guān)心支持中國殘疾人事業(yè)的國際組織和各方人士表示衷心感謝。

習(xí)近平指出，康復(fù)國際是殘疾人事務(wù)領(lǐng)域具有重要影響的國際組織，為維護殘疾人尊嚴、保障殘疾人權(quán)利、增進殘疾人福祉作出了不懈努力。中國積極支持康復(fù)國際工作，用實際行動推動發(fā)展中國家殘疾人事業(yè)發(fā)展、增進國際社會對殘疾人的關(guān)心，為國際殘疾人事業(yè)貢獻中國力量。

習(xí)近平強調(diào)，中國對殘疾人格外關(guān)心、格外關(guān)注，在中國式現(xiàn)代化進程中，將進一步完善殘疾人社會保障制度和關(guān)愛服務(wù)體系，促進殘疾人事業(yè)全面發(fā)展。中國愿同世界各國一道，共同推進國際殘疾人事業(yè)交流與合作，不斷增進人類健康福祉。

康復(fù)國際百年慶典由康復(fù)國際主辦，中國殘疾人聯(lián)合會承辦，21日在北京開幕。

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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.