United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks in his recorded video message, Feb. 10, 2021. (Credit: United Nations)
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday sent his Lunar New Year greetings in a recorded video message.
"Chun Jie Kui Le! Happy Lunar New Year!" Guterres sent his wishes in both Chinese and English, and noted that he was also born in the Year of the Ox.
"The ox symbolizes energy, strength, and courage. These qualities are what the world needs now," he said.
In 2021, we must stand together to fight the virus, take climate action and build a strong recovery from the pandemic, he added.
In the video message, Guterres thanked China and the Chinese people for the continuing support for multilateralism and the UN.
