跨越而立之年，外交部发言人制度正站在新的历史起点上。我希望并相信，外交部发言人将继续发出和平发展的声音，传递合作共赢的理念，播撒友谊信任的种子。

Building on three decades of development, the spokesperson mechanism of the Chinese Foreign Ministry stands now at a new starting point. I hope and believe that the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokespersons will continue to speak for peace and development, promote the idea of win-win cooperation and sow the seeds of friendship and trust far and wide.

记者朋友们、各位来宾，

Friends from the press and other guests,

中国农历马年即将到来。在中华传统文化中，“马”寓意勤奋和前行。新的一年里，我们将马不停蹄，继续大力推进改革开放，不断开创中国外交新局面。希望继续得到大家的支持和帮助！

The Chinese New Year of the Horse is around the corner. In Chinese tradition, the “horse” symbolizes diligence and progress. In the upcoming year, we will continue to advance reform and opening-up and open a new prospect for China’s diplomacy. I look forward to your continued support and assistance!

衷心感谢大家，祝大家新年愉快！

Thank you very much and happy New Year!