Development key to regional peace

SHENYANG - Prominent political figures from Northeast Asia gathered in Shenyang on Wednesday to mark the 30th International Day of Peace, and stressed that sustainable development was a key factor to ensure peace in the region.

Around 250 officials, entrepreneurs, academics and former leaders from China, Japan, Mongolia, South Korea and Russia attended the event.

Lee Hong-koo, former prime minister of South Korea, said at the event's opening ceremony that East Asia has been rising as one of the leading centers of the "global village" in various areas including the economy, and its members should boost mutual development with "neighboring villagers" in other parts of the world.