UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- The president of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, on Tuesday extended her greetings to the Chinese people for the Lunar New Year.

"On the occasion of the traditional Chinese Spring Festival, I extend my warmest greetings to the Chinese people. I wish you health, peace and happiness! Happy Spring Festival!" she tweeted in the Chinese language.

The Chinese Lunar New Year falls on Tuesday this year.