More world leaders and parliament speakers have warmly congratulated China on the complete success of the Beijing Olympic Games.

Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet, who had attended the opening ceremony of the Games in Beijing, said in his congratulatory message that the Beijing Olympiad, themed "One World, One Dream", was not only a global sports event, but a rare opportunity to share and promote unity, friendship and peace -- the common values of all humankind.

The successful hosting of the Games served as an opportunity for the whole world to deepen its understanding of China's social customs and culture, showcase China's ever growing international status and prestige, as well as its capability to host grand activities, Triet said.

Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda said the huge success of the Beijing Olympics will be carved into people's memories along with the image of fearless Chinese rescuing survivors after the devastating 8.0 magnitude earthquake in China's southwestern Sichuan province.

During the opening ceremony, China sent the world a strong message of "peace," which is not only China's goal, but also the direction that the whole world should take, Fukuda said.

He expressed hope of consolidating and enhancing the strategic and mutually beneficial relations between Japan and China, and together making a gesture of peace to the world.

Describing the Beijing Olympics as one of the most splendid sporting events, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the president of the Maldives, said the Games showcased China's recent rapid development, and promoted the spirit of friendship, unity and cooperation.

The king of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz, said China achieved "unprecedented" success in organizing the Beijing Olympic Games.

The achievements made at the Games reflected the wishes of all humanity for peaceful coexistence, and increased friendship and cooperation, he said.

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan highlighted the hospitality of the Chinese, the well-organized Olympics, the excellent facilities, and the opening ceremony coherent with Chinese culture and modern technology, all of which had left an indelible impression on the audience.

Nigerien President Mamadou Tandja congratulated China on the successful conclusion of the Beijing Olympics and expressed appreciation of the friendship between the two countries.

President Thomas Boni Yayi of Benin said the people of China were earnest and willing to be devoted to the Olympics, and the Chinese government had shown great foresight and brilliant leadership, all of which contributed to the success of the Beijing Games.

President Emanuel Mori of the Federated States of Micronesia said he had left China with the full understanding of the "One World, One Dream" theme and appealed for the building of a better world for everyone.

Argentine Vice President Julio Cobos said the marvelous opening ceremony of the Beijing Games had amazed the world. China's perfect organization had allowed the athletes to participate in the sports gala without worries and compete for good results.

The speaker of the Lithuanian parliament or Seimas, Ceslovas Jursenas, said China had revealed its features, potential and long history to the world during the Olympics and wished the country success in its future comprehensive development.

Dimitris Sioufas, the president of the Greek parliament, praised China's historic contribution to the development of the Olympic Games and the great achievements of its reform and opening up policy. He expressed the belief that the China's development would inspire the whole world.

Jean Ping, the African Union Commission chairperson, said China had provided favorable conditions for the athletes which helped them achieve repeated successes. The foreign guests were all satisfied with the reception and the Beijing Olympics had gained world recognition, he added.

(Xinhua News Agency August 30, 2008)