New York

19 January 2023

Secretary-General's video message for Chinese Lunar New Year 2023 [scroll down for Chinese version]

Watch the video: https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads2.unmultimedia.org/public/video/evergreen/MSG+SG+/SG+16+Jan+23/MSG+SG+CHINESE+LUNAR+NEW+YEAR+2023+16+JAN+23+HD+2K.mp4

Chun Jie Kuai Le!

I am pleased to send my warmest greetings as we enter the Year of the Rabbit.

The rabbit is a symbol of energy and dexterity. 

These are qualities we need as humanity faces hardship and tests.

I thank China for your strong partnership with the United Nations and support for international cooperation.

By working together as a global community, we can advance peace, sustainable development and a better world for all.

In a spirit of hope and new beginnings, I wish you and your families good health, prosperity, and happiness in the Lunar New Year.

Xie Xie!
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春节快乐!

在我们步入兔年之际,我很高兴送上我最诚挚的问候。

兔象征着活力和机敏。

这是人类面临艰难和考验时所需要的品质。

我感谢中国与联合国强有力的伙伴关系,感谢中国支持国际合作。

通过作为一个全球社区携手合作,我们能推动和平、可持续发展,为所有人建设更加美好的世界。

带着希望和崭新的开端,我祝愿您和您的家人新年身体健康、幸福如意。

谢谢!