Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs Olushegun Adjadi Bakari on Tuesday extended the warmest New Year greetings to the Chinese government and people on behalf of the government and people of Benin.

"Happy Spring Festival! As Chinese communities in Benin and around the world are celebrating the Chinese New Year, I would like to take this opportunity to emphasize the great importance we attach to the strong and enduring friendship between Benin and China," Bakari said.

Bakari made the remarks when meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Benin Zhang Wei, during which he also expressed hope for further strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

He noted that under the shared vision of the two leaders, the friendship between the two countries will continue to deepen, bringing mutual benefits.

Bakari also drew a cultural parallel between the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac, which symbolizes transformation, intelligence, and perseverance, and Dan, the serpent deity in the Beninese culture, who is revered as a source of wealth, wisdom, and harmony.

"These shared values resonate profoundly within the context of our bilateral relations and reflect the depth of our cultural ties," Bakari said. "May this Year of the Snake be a year of prosperity for all and for the enduring friendship between Benin and China."

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