South Africa's President congratulates Chinese people on the Lunar New Year
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his best wishes to the government and people of the People's Republic of China on the occasion of the Chinese Lunar New Year and the annual Spring Festival.
The Head of State, on behalf of the government and people of South Africa, expressed the wish that the coming year of the rabbit will indeed bring longevity, peace and prosperity associated with this sign of the zodiac to the citizens of the People's Republic of China.
South Africa appreciates the close economic relations and political cooperation that characterise its partnership with the Celestial Empire.
Ramaphosa said: "My dear brothers and sisters from China and all Chinese communities around the world! I wish you all a happy Lunar New Year and a prosperous Spring Festival 2023."
"As we enter the new year, we also mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of South Africa and the People's Republic of China. In addition, South Africa has succeeded China as chair and host of the next BRICS summit, during which we hope to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to South Africa. These developments provide many reasons to rejoice," added the South African leader, as reported by Pretoria News, a partner of TV BRICS.
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