Hillary Clinton greets Bengalis on their new year

Washington, Apr 11 (PTI) US Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton Saturday greeted Bengalis across the world on the
occasion of their new year 'Pohela Boishakh'.

"I send greetings to all around the world who are
observing Pohela Boishakh, the New Year festivities celebrated
by those who share common Bengali cultural and linguistic
traditions," Clinton said in her message.

As Bengalis across the world welcome the year 1416,
Clinton said, "I salute the spirit of tolerance and shared
linguistic and cultural heritage that brings so many together,
regardless of religion or nationality, to usher in a new year
with music, drama, and traditional foods."

Concluding her message with "Shubho Nobo Borsho",
Clinton said the New Year celebrations reflect the hope of new
beginnings.

"As the world faces the greatest economic challenges
in generations, we all must stand together to embrace the New
Year’s promise of rebirth and renewal," she said.

"It is our shared hope for the future - our shared
dream of a better world for our children - that brings us all
together to celebrate our common humanity," Clinton said. PTI
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