ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping and Prime Minister of the PRC State Council Li Keqiang on the occasion of the Chinese New Year.
The congratulatory message to the President of the People's Republic of China, which was disseminated by the press service of the RA government, reads in particular: "Your Excellency, on behalf of the Armenian people, I personally cordially congratulate you, friendly Chinese people, on the Chinese New Year, a holiday of spring. The Spring Festival brought peace and prosperity to all families. Armenia attaches great importance to the development and strengthening of traditional friendly relations with China. Please, Excellency, best wishes for health and success.
The message to the Prime Minister of the State Council of the People's Republic of China says: "Your Excellency, on behalf of the Government of Armenia and myself, I convey to you warm congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the Chinese New Year - the holiday of spring. May the Spring Festival bring peace, prosperity and the realization of your goals. Armenia attaches great importance to the consistent development of traditional friendly relations and practical cooperation with China. I wish you good health and good luck to your family. "
It should be noted that Armenian President Armen Sarkisian also congratulated the head of the PRC. On the Chinese calendar, 2021 is the Year of the Ox. Chinese New Year came on February 12th. The official weekend in the country is from 11 to 17 February. Traditionally, festive festivities last 16 days. The 2021 Chinese New Year will run from February 12 (New Years Eve) to February 26 (Lantern Festival). New Year in China is the main celebration and a great occasion to get together with the whole family. The Chinese themselves call New Year the Spring Festival, and the history of this holiday is more than 4 thousand years old.