As the Year of the Horse gallops in, world leaders are saddling up for diplomacy! 🌍🤝 Over 20 heads of state and international figures recently sent festive wishes to Chinese President Xi Jinping, celebrating Lunar New Year traditions that connect 1.5 billion people worldwide.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sparked engagement with a viral social media post 🐦💬: "May the Horse’s vigor strengthen our partnership!" Meanwhile, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari promised "new chapters" in China-Pakistan cooperation, while Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pledged to "deepen bilateral ties."
Sports got a shoutout too! 🏅 IOC President Kirsty Coventry highlighted Chinese athletes’ "pride-inspiring" Winter Olympics performance in Italy, calling it "the perfect festival gift."
From Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Cambodia’s Hun Manet, the greetings showcase Lunar New Year’s growing global sway. As Mali’s interim leader Assimi Goita put it: "This celebration belongs to all who value cultural bridges." 🌉✨
