Asian-African summit concludes with adoption of three documents, focuses on NAASP

Updated: 2015-04-23 19:49

(Xinhua)

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Asian-African summit concludes with adoption of three documents, focuses on NAASP

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (front) attends the closing ceremony of the Asian-African Summit 2015 in Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, April 23, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday declared the conclusion the two-day Asian-African summit which adopted three important outcome documents.

The summit promised to reinvigorate the New Asian African Strategic Partnership (NAASP).

"We have successfully adopted three important outcome documents: the Bandung Message, the Declaration on Reinvigorating the New Asian African Strategic Partnership (NAASP) and the Declaration on Palestine," said Widodo on the closing ceremony of the summit.

Leaders from Asian and African countries pledged to strengthen cooperation within the framework of the NAASP as a platform, serving as the bridge that links Asian and African countries, said Widodo.

"Common challenges could be overcome by closer South-South cooperation and triangular cooperation," said Joko.

Co-chairman of the summit Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe said that Asian and African countries will pursue a fair multilateral trading system to contribute to growth, investment and job opportunities, as well as promotes sustainable development.

He mentioned that the summit recognizes the centrality of the maritime sector as well as the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean in bridging the economic development in Asia and Africa.

"Maritime cooperation will become one of the pillars of the New Asian African Strategic Partnership," he said.

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Schedule

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Pakistan and attend the Asian-African Summit and activities commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bandung Conference in Indonesia from April 20 to 24.

April 22
Attend the opening ceremony of the Asian-African Summit;
Meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo;

April 23
Bilateral meetings;
Attend the closing ceremony of the Asian-African Summit;

April 24
Historical walk from Savoy Homann Hotel to Gedung Merdeka;
Attend activities commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bandung Conference;

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