The Chinese Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) hosted a "Galloping forward with the UN" celebration at the UN headquarters in New York recently to welcome the Year of the Horse.
The venue was decorated with lanterns and traditional ornaments, creating a joyful holiday atmosphere inside the UN headquarters. During the event, robots showcasing "intelligent manufacturing in China" interacted with guests through rhythmic dances and by writing the Chinese character "fu," symbolizing good fortune, adding a lively and interactive touch to the celebration.
Permanent representatives to the UN, officials and guests from different sectors extended their New Year greetings and shared wishes for peace and prosperity in the year ahead.
"Happy New Year, wishing you peace, friendship and solidarity. It's wonderful to see the New Year being celebrated at the UN," said UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed.
"We are moving to the New Year of the Horse and moving to spring. And with that approach, I want everyone to be in peace and great happiness. Thank you for keeping this major and beautiful tradition. Happy New Year," said Movses Abelian, Under-Secretary-General for the UN General Assembly and Conference Management.
Diplomatic representatives from various nations also expressed their hopes for a prosperous year ahead.
"I wish a prosperous China, a stronger China and happier people for the Chinese people," said Du Hong Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN.
"All the best for our brothers and sisters from China, all the best and we deserve all good things in the world," said Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, Permanent Representative of Cuba to the UN.
Chinese Mission to UN holds Spring Festival celebration in New York
China and Thailand on Friday agreed to strengthen strategic alignment and enhance cooperation in various fields in a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Noting the current turbulent international situation, Anutin said Thailand firmly adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to work with China to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries.
Thailand is ready to work with China to resolutely combat online gambling and telecommunications fraud to further make the friendship between Thailand and China rooted in people's hearts, he said.
Anutin extended his gratitude for China's unremitting efforts in helping properly resolve the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that he looks forward to China continuing to play a constructive role.
Noting China is a reliable and dependable strategic cooperative partner of Thailand, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the saying "China and Thailand are one family" has a solid public opinion and social foundation and is showing even broader prospects.
Wang said that, facing a volatile international situation, China is willing to deepen mutual respect, trust and support with Thailand, and carry forward traditional friendship.
China stands ready to expand cooperation with Thailand in new energy, infrastructure, agriculture and other fields, promote the building of a more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future, and continuously make new contributions to regional stability and development, Wang said.
He expressed the hope that Thailand will intensify its efforts to crack down on online gambling and telecommunications fraud, creating a favorable environment for bilateral relations.
As a common friend of Thailand and Cambodia, China is willing to continue to build a platform for the two sides to engage in dialogue, rebuild mutual trust and improve relations, according to Wang.
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
