Showing posts with label LUNAR NEW YEAR. Show all posts
Showing posts with label LUNAR NEW YEAR. Show all posts

Thursday, February 19, 2015

SECRETARY KERRY'S STATEMENT ON THE LUNAR NEW YEAR

FROM:  U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT
Lunar New Year
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
February 18, 2015

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to express my wishes of good health, good fortune, and happiness to those around the world celebrating the Lunar New Year on February 19.

As many throughout the Asia-Pacific and in the United States gather with family, let us also remember the closeness we share as global citizens. We can feel proud of the bonds we have strengthened as Pacific nations, and the prosperity and mutual understanding we have jointly achieved. Let us also look forward to the great possibilities of the New Year. As we continue to advance shared cultural understanding, economic cooperation, regional security, and educational partnerships, we will open doors to mutually beneficial opportunities. Let us build on the momentum of our agreements concerning environmental protection, health improvement, and poverty reduction to better the lives not just of individual countries, but the entire world.

President Obama and I look forward to the year ahead. There will be great challenges, but there will also be great achievements as we work together toward common goals. We wish you a festive Lunar New Year celebration, and success and prosperity in the days to come.

Friday, January 31, 2014

U.S. EXTENDS BEST WISHES ON THE LUNAR NEW YEAR

FROM:   STATE DEPARTMENT
2014 Lunar New Year
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
January 31, 2014

On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I am delighted to extend best wishes to the many people around the world who celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year on January 31.

In this festive time, we should all take a moment to pause and reflect on the shared humanity that ties us together – not just here in America, but around the world.

As a Pacific nation, the United States is deeply committed to strengthening our partnerships throughout the Asia-Pacific.

That’s why President Obama recently announced the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative. That’s why we’re investing in the Fulbright Program. And that’s why we’re deepening our economic cooperation, improving regional security, and advancing mutual understanding across cultures, faiths, and nations.

As millions around the world welcome the Year of the Horse, the United States sends heartfelt wishes for good health and prosperity. May the New Year bring ever greater cooperation in pursuit of our common goals.

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