United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has extended his warmest greetings to people around the world celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year, marking the upcoming Year of the Snake. In a heartfelt video message released on Friday, Guterres began by saying \"Chunjie Kuaile,\" Chinese for \"Happy Spring Festival.\"
\"I'm pleased to send my warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Lunar New Year and this Year of the Snake,\" Guterres said. \"The snake symbolizes wisdom, resilience, and renewal. In these strained times, let us be guided by these qualities and renew our commitment to peace, equality, and justice.\"
The Secretary-General expressed his gratitude to China and the Chinese people for their steadfast support of the United Nations. \"I thank China and the Chinese people for your steadfast support of the United Nations, multilateralism, and global cooperation,\" he remarked. \"Let us embrace new beginnings with hope and determination to create a better future for all.\"
The Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, falls on January 29 this year. The Year of the Snake is traditionally associated with wisdom and transformation, offering an opportunity for reflection and renewal.
\"May the Year of the Snake bring good health, happiness, prosperity, and new beginnings,\" Guterres concluded in his message, extending his best wishes to all celebrating the festival.
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