BEIJING, January 30 (People's Daily Online) China's Spring Festival is just around the corner. Greek Ambassador H.E Mr. Vassilios Costis extends wishes to the Chinese people as follows.
人民网北京1月30日电（王奥）值此新春佳节来临之际，希腊驻华大使瓦西里奥斯•科斯蒂斯通过人民网向中国人民送上新春祝福：
At the beginning of the New Year, it's always connected with expectations, dreams, hopes and blessings. On the occasion of the first important Chinese festival, the Spring Festival, I would like to extend my cordial wishes to the Chinese people for the happy, prosperous and greatest Year of Sheep.
新年伊始，人们心中满怀着各种期望、梦想与祝福。在中国最重要的节日——春节来临之际，我向所有的中国人民致以诚挚的祝愿，恭祝各位羊年快乐，万事大吉。
2015 is a landmark in our bilateral cooperation. Because this year is the year of Maritime cooperation, which reflects the significant aspect in our strategic relations. It's mutually beneficial for the two countries and it underlines our strong willingness to expend our already flourishing relations in the wider framework of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.
2015年是中希合作具有里程碑意义的一年。在这一年中，海上合作将成为双边战略合作的重点之一。通过互惠合作，我们将在21世纪海上丝绸之路的合作框架内将两国的关系提升到新的高度。
Happy New Year, my best wishes for the Chinese people! 新年快乐！
祝全中国人民新年快乐！
