Sending New Year blessings and wishing to walk hand in hand-foreign politicians and heads of international organizations congratulate the Chinese New Year
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 14th. Xinhua News Agency’s foreign correspondents report: On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, some national politicians and heads of international organizations sent New Year blessings to the Chinese people and overseas Chinese in various ways, expressing hope In the new year, we will strengthen cooperation with China and go hand in hand.
Ethiopian President Sahel-Walker sent a new year congratulatory letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping. Sahel Walker stated in his congratulatory letter that as the Chinese New Year of the Ox is approaching, on behalf of the Ethiopian government and people, and in my own name, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to your Excellency and through you to the Chinese government and people. I sincerely hope that the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries will reach a higher level in the new year. I sincerely wish you and the Chinese people greater progress in the new year and a more prosperous country.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy paid New Year greetings to the Chinese people through social media: “Happy Chinese New Year to the Chinese people and the Chinese government! The Ethiopian government will continue to strengthen cooperation with China on the basis of the existing close bilateral relations in the Year of the Ox.”
When interviewed by reporters in Harare, President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe wished all the Chinese people the New Year and wished people from all over the world, including the people of Zimbabwe and China, good health, happiness, prosperity and success in the Year of the Ox.
Maldives President Saleh congratulated the Chinese New Year through social media. He said that as the New Year of the Ox is approaching, I wish Chinese friends and Chinese people everywhere a happy New Year. In the new year, the friendship between Malaysia and China will be further strengthened. The Maldivian Foreign Minister Shahid also posted a video on social media to congratulate the Chinese New Year.
President Ma Mao of Kiribati said when attending the Chinese New Year reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy that cattle symbolize strength, determination and diligence, and these qualities are especially precious in the current challenging situation. He said that the CCP overcame the difficulties and worked hand in hand to promote exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in various fields to achieve fruitful results. Overseas Chinese and Chinese-funded enterprises investing in Citi have made important contributions to the economic and social development of Citi, and look forward to continuing to strengthen cooperation with China.
Argentine President Fernandez said on social media: “I wish all Chinese people, especially the overseas Chinese in Argentina who have contributed to enriching our culture, a happy New Year. I hope that the Year of the Ox will bring everyone a prosperous life.” Argentine Foreign Minister Sola is also socializing The media extended New Year’s blessings to the Chinese people, hoping that all will be best in the Year of the Ox.
In his message, Iranian Speaker Khalibaf wished the Chinese people happiness and health. He said that Iran and China have the common will to strengthen friendly cooperation in various fields, and the Iranian Parliament supports the efforts of the two countries to consolidate and strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership.
French President Macron sent blessings to all those celebrating the Chinese New Year through social media. He said that the cultural heritage of the Chinese New Year has closely linked France with Asian countries including China. Former French Prime Minister and French Government’s Special Representative for Chinese Affairs, Jean-Pierre Raffarin, sent New Year greetings to the Chinese people through a video, hoping that Europe, China, France and China will deepen their friendship and cooperation in the new year.
British Prime Minister Johnson wishes all people around the world who celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year a Happy New Year through social media, and expressed the hope that everyone will cheer up in the Year of the Ox and continue to move forward like the spirit and strength of the strong animal such as the cow.
The President of Costa Rica, Alvarado, sent a New Year congratulation letter to the Overseas Chinese and Chinese Association of Costa Rica, and extended New Year congratulations and good wishes to all overseas Chinese and Chinese people. He hoped that the energetic “Niu Jin” would help Costa Rica overcome the epidemic as soon as possible and resume economic growth.
Panamanian President Cortiso paid a New Year greeting to all Chinese in Pakistan on social media. He wrote on a red greeting card that he posted: “I hope the new year is full of health, happiness and prosperity, and I wish everyone what you want to come true.”
When congratulating the Chinese New Year, Dominican President Abinadel said that hard-working overseas Chinese have made countless contributions to the social and economic development of Dominica and wish them a happy New Year of the Ox.
Maltese President Vera extended his sincere New Year greetings to the Chinese people and overseas Chinese in Malaysia, and looked forward to further strengthening the cooperation between Malaysia and China in the new year.
Director General Varovaya of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Director General Deng Hongsen of the World Intellectual Property Organization, Seth, Executive Director of the United Nations Training and Research Institute, and Houlin Zhao, Secretary General of the International Telecommunications Union, attended the online Spring Festival held by the Chinese Mission Happy New Year to the Chinese people at cultural events.
The chairman of the Russia-China Friendship Association and the first vice chairman of the Russian State Duma Melnikov also issued a statement, wishing the Chinese people the New Year. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova posted a New Year greeting video on social media, expressing good wishes to the Chinese people in Chinese. (Reporters involved: Zhang Dailei, Tang Ji, Liu Fang, Chen Wenxian, Ni Ruijie, Su Jin, Fan Xiaolin, Tang Lu, Wang Ping, Lu Jinbo, Li Ao, Xu Yongchun, Xia Chen, Hao Yalin, Nie Xiaoyang, Zhang Yuliang)
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