As fireworks light up the skies over Beijing, an array of foreign dignitaries has reached out to President Xi Jinping with heartfelt Lunar New Year greetings for the Year of the Dragon. This influx of messages from Africa, Europe, and beyond highlights China’s pivotal role in international affairs.
From Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud commended China’s focus on human-centric progress and its ambitious 15th Five-Year Plan. This blueprint, he noted, demonstrates long-term strategic vision for high-level development. Mohamud pledged Somalia’s willingness to partner with China on developmental goals, extending wishes for peace, prosperity, and vigor.
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic echoed sentiments of unwavering alliance. Viewing China as a trusted strategic ally, his nation backs the four landmark global initiatives proposed by Beijing. Touadéra vowed to work side-by-side to champion multilateralism and foster global peace and growth.
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić captured the spirit of the Dragon year, associating it with zeal, aspiration, bravery, and resolve. He lauded Xi Jinping’s insightful guidance, predicting more triumphs for China. Vučić affirmed Serbia’s role as a loyal partner, ready to fortify the shared future community between the two nations in evolving times.
These felicitations come at a juncture when global uncertainties loom large. They serve as a testament to the enduring partnerships China has nurtured, promising enhanced cooperation across economic, political, and cultural spheres throughout the Year of the Dragon.