UN chief congratulates China
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon on Monday congratulated the
government and people of China for hosting a successful Olympic Games in
Beijing.
"The secretary-general congratulates the government and people of
China on their unprecedented effort and success in hosting the historic
Olympic Games in Beijing," Ban said in a statement issued by his press
office. "China can be proud of hosting a spectacular Olympiad, which
brought together athletes and people from all over the world in
celebration of the Olympic spirit, cooperation and goodwill," he said.
"The 2008 summer games provided an important opportunity for the
promotion of international peace and harmony through deepened dialogue
and mutual understanding within the international community," the
secretary-general added.
UNITED NATIONS, Tuesday, Xinhua |