Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that this rabbit year will be a prosperous year for the people of China. Issuing a statement for the Chinese New Year 2023, President wishes people and the Government of China a prosperous new year.

The Chinese people will be celebrating the Chinese new year throughout the world, this is a global event and according to the Chinese customs this is the year of the Rabbit.

I have no doubt that this year will be a prosperous year for the people of China and the people of Chinese origin. Peace and prosperity are the aims of all governments throughout the world and the Chinese government led by the Presidency will undoubtedly ensure that peace and prosperity rain in China and throughout the world. Prosperity is important for us to ensure that by the end of this year that we will have a further strong economy.  I would use this occasion to wish the people and the Government of China a prosperous new year during the year of the Rabbit. (LankaXpress.com)