A reception was held in Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 15th
anniversary of the dialogue relations between China and the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said at the reception that
since China and ASEAN started the dialogue relations 15 years ago,
the two sides have conduct deep exchanges and cooperation in vast
areas and made great achievements.
Li noted that practice has proved the strategic partnership
between China and the ASEAN has brought benefits for both
peoples.
Tran Van Luat, ambassador of Vietnam to China and vice chairman
of the ASEAN Committee in Beijing, said the strategic partnership
between the ASEAN and China has not only made contributions to the
common development of both sides, but also made great contributions
to creating an environment of peace, stability and prosperity in
the region.
Gu Xiulian, vice chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the
National People's Congress of China, and diplomats from some other
ASEAN countries attended the reception.
The reception was held by the Chinese People's Association for
Friendship with Foreign Countries and the ASEAN Committee in
Beijing.
(Xinhua News Agency July 13, 2006)
