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."
"Dear Korean friends, Seollal greetings to you all. Have a great year ahead."
"To the wonderful people of Mongolia, Happy Tsagaan Sar. Praying for a year filled with joy, good health and prosperity."
"Greetings to the people of Vietnam. May this year be full of joy and prosperity".
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