In the past few days, dignitaries from many countries have sent New Year greetings to China and the Chinese people.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Kenyan President Ruto sent New Year greetings to the Chinese people through social media and extended his best wishes for the Spring Festival in the Year of the Dragon. Ruto said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kenya and China, the two countries have cherished friendship, mutual trust, and worked together to forge ahead. Kenya-China relations are warm, friendly, and strong, and the significance of strategic partnership goes beyond bilateral mutual benefit. The dragon symbolizes health, good luck, strength and wisdom. We look forward to the continued development of the Kenya-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the Year of the Dragon.
A few days ago, Zambian President Hichilema posted on social media to extend his best New Year greetings to the Chinese people, wishing the Chinese people good luck and good health in the Year of the Dragon.
Dignitaries from Russia, Greece and other countries also sent New Year greetings to China and the Chinese people.
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Belousov: We in Russia will celebrate the New Year three times in a row. The first time is January 1, the second time is the Russian New Year, and then the Chinese New Year. Taking this opportunity, I would like to wish us Dear friends, I wish my Chinese friends happiness, good health to their families, success in their careers, and full confidence in the future.
Vultepusi, Deputy Minister of Immigration and Asylum of Greece: Happy New Year. I extend my best wishes to all the Chinese people and the staff of the Chinese Embassy in Greece. I extend my sincere blessings to our dear Chinese friends. The Greek people and The Chinese people have a strong and long-standing friendship, which continues to this day through different channels.
David Iby, Governor of British Columbia, Canada: The dragon symbolizes good luck, wisdom and prosperity. For my family, I was born in the Year of the Dragon, and this year our family will welcome a baby born in the year of the Dragon. On this occasion During the Chinese New Year, our whole family sincerely wishes you and your family a happy Chinese New Year.
Cambodian Princess Norodom Chena: I am the little princess of Cambodia Norodom Chena. I wish all the Chinese people a happy New Year and good luck in the Year of the Dragon.
Masood Khalid, former Pakistani ambassador to China: This year is the Year of the Dragon in the Lunar Calendar. I would like to extend my heartfelt blessings to my Chinese friends. I wish you happiness and success in your career. (CCTV News Client)