PM Narendra Modi greets China, Korea, Mongolia, Vietnam on lunar new year

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the people of China, Korea, Mongolia and Vietnam on their lunar new year.

In a series of tweets, the prime minister said:

"A very Happy New Year to Chinese friends around the world. May the Year of the Monkey bring joy and prosperity in your lives."

A very Happy New Year to Chinese friends around the world. May the Year of the Monkey bring joy & prosperity in your lives. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 8, 2016

"Dear Korean friends, Seollal greetings to you all. Have a great year ahead."

대한민국 국민 여러분,
새해 복 많이 받으세요! 올 한 해도 좋은 일이 가득하시길 바랍니다.
Dear Korean friends, Seollal greetings to you all. Have a great year ahead. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 8, 2016

"To the wonderful people of Mongolia, Happy Tsagaan Sar. Praying for a year filled with joy, good health and prosperity."

To the wonderful people of Mongolia, Happy Tsagaan Sar. Praying for a year filled with joy, good health & prosperity. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 8, 2016

"Greetings to the people of Vietnam. May this year be full of joy and prosperity".

Tết greetings to the people of Vietnam. May this year be full of joy & prosperity. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 8, 2016