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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday congratulated the Chinese people on the Lunar New Year and thanked China for its strong support for multilateralism and global solidarity.
“Happy Spring Festival!” he said in Chinese in a video message at a New Year’s event organized by the Permanent Mission of China to the UN.
“As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we celebrate a symbol of energy, success, and the courage to move forward – qualities that are so urgently needed in our world, which is facing conflict, inequality, and the climate crisis,” said A. Guterres.
Responding to questions from a Xinhua correspondent, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed stated that the spirit of the Chinese New Year is one of courage, unity, and perseverance. "That's what we need. We need the courage of our convictions. We need unity of purpose and perseverance in achieving them," she emphasized.
UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming expressed hope that the new year will bring more progressive innovation and collaboration for the benefit of the entire world.
Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said he was delighted to be born in the Year of the Horse. He hopes it will bring him all the qualities associated with horses, such as perseverance and strength.
Permanent Representative of China to the UN Fu Cong noted that this year marks the beginning of the implementation of China's 15th Five-Year Plan for Socioeconomic Development (2026-2030).
Drawing inspiration from the horse, renowned for its courage, unity, and perseverance, China is willing to work with all countries to firmly support the UN, jointly address global challenges, and build a community with a shared future for humanity, the diplomat emphasized.
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