UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issues Lunar New Year message - Speech Brief
11 February 2026 18:30 UTC · UN Secretary-General · UN SG Press Release · Source · Email X Link

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issues Lunar New Year message

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  • Welcomes the Year of the Horse as symbol of energy, success and courage
  • Urges collective action on conflict, inequality and the climate crisis to advance peace, dignity and sustainable development

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  • Antonio Guterres wishes health, happiness and prosperity and urges shared commitment to peace, dignity and sustainable development in the Year of the Horse
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Secretary-General Statements and Messages Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ message for the Lunar New Year, observed on 17 February: Happy Lunar New Year. As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we celebrate a symbol of energy, success and the courage to forge ahead — qualities our world urgently needs as we confront conflict, inequality and the climate crisis. This season of renewal reminds us that, t...

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