MONTEVIDEO, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Uruguayan postal service on Thursday launched a commemorative "Year of the Tiger" stamp, which marks the ninth consecutive year of its Chinese zodiac series.
"We wish the Chinese people peace and love," Uruguayan postal service director Jorge Pozzi told a presentation ceremony held here.
The Chinese calendar has sparked "a lot of empathy" in recent years among Uruguayans who "collect the (Chinese zodiac) stamps," the official told Xinhua.
Issuing the stamp that is welcomed by stamp collectors helps "strengthen the ties between the Chinese and Uruguayan people," he said.
Chinese Ambassador to Uruguay Wang Gang described the series as "a great example of the traditional friendship between China and Uruguay."
Noting the Uruguayan postal service's efforts for cultural exchange and cooperation between the two countries, Wang said "We hope that this Year of the Tiger, which is the symbol of courage and strength, will help us take giant steps forward in all areas." ■
