US Secy. of State Hillary Clinton pushed the 'Diplomatic Greetings Button' 3 times, sending New Year messages from the American people to people in Bangladesh, Laos and Cambodia.
FROM US STATE DEPT. -- SECY. CLINTON
Bangla New Year - Pohela Boishakh Message
I send greetings to
all around the world who are observing Pohela Boishakh, the New Year
festivities celebrated by those who share common Bengali cultural and
linguistic traditions.
As you welcome the year 1416, I salute the
spirit of tolerance and shared linguistic and cultural heritage that
brings so many together, regardless of religion or nationality, to
usher in a new year with music, drama, and traditional foods.
All
New Year celebrations reflect the hope of new beginnings. As the world
faces the greatest economic challenges in generations, we all must
stand together to embrace the New Year’s promise of rebirth and
renewal. It is our shared hope for the future - our shared dream of a
better world for our children - that brings us all together to
celebrate our common humanity. I send my best wishes for a special day shared with family and friends. Shubho Nobo Borsho. -- PHOTO by: Kazi Tahsin Agaz (Apurbo) --
Lao New Year: On the occasion of
the traditional Lao New Year celebration, I would like to extend my
warm wishes for a peaceful, prosperous year to the Government and the
people of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. In this year of new
beginnings, I look forward to continuing and enhancing cooperation
between our two countries on many areas of mutual interest.
Transliteration: Sook dii pii mai or souksan van peemai or sabidee pimai or Happy New Year!
Khmer New Year: On behalf of the
American people, I wish to congratulate the people of the Kingdom of
Cambodia on the occasion of Khmer New Year.
This past year
has been marked by significant progress in our relations, including
humanitarian ship visits by the U.S. military, new agreements to
implement assistance programs in economic development and the rule of
law, and Peace Corps volunteers in 11 provinces.I look
forward to the year ahead, as our two nations identify even greater
opportunities to strengthen our bilateral ties, as well as to work
together on mutual areas of interest. We value Cambodia's commitment to
further its social, economic and democratic development.
On the occasion of the Khmer New Year, I wish the Cambodian people peace, prosperity, and best wishes.
Statements by US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Washington, DC, April 10-11, 2009