(MENAFN) Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang has invited ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn to pay an official visit to China from March 24 to 29, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin. During the visit, Kao Kim Hourn will have meetings and discussions with Chinese officials, including Qin Gang.
Kao Kim Hourn will also attend the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023, which is scheduled to take place from March 29 to April 1. The Boao Forum for Asia is an international organization that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. The annual conference brings together leaders from government, business, and academia to discuss issues related to economic development, regional cooperation, and global governance.
Kao Kim Hourn's visit to China and attendance at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference highlights the importance of ASEAN-China relations and cooperation. China and ASEAN have a long-standing partnership, with cooperation in various areas such as trade, investment, infrastructure, and people-to-people exchanges. ASEAN is also a key partner in China's Belt and Road Initiative, a development strategy that aims to promote connectivity and cooperation across the Eurasian continent.
The visit comes at a time when the world is facing unprecedented challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic uncertainties. The Boao Forum for Asia provides a platform for leaders to exchange ideas and perspectives on how to address these challenges and promote sustainable development in the region. Kao Kim Hourn's participation in the forum is expected to contribute to the strengthening of ASEAN-China relations and cooperation, and to the promotion of regional peace and prosperity.
In summary, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn's visit to China and attendance at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference underscores the importance of ASEAN-China relations and cooperation in promoting regional peace and prosperity. The visit provides an opportunity for leaders to exchange ideas and perspectives on how to address global challenges and promote sustainable development in the region.
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