Dear Colleagues, 
In the four decades since its establishment, ASEAN has made remarkable 
progress in strengthening itself through unity and grown into an important 
regional and global force for peace and development. The "ASEAN Way" that 
advocates consensus building and non-interference in other's internal affairs 
has both consolidated unity in the organization and enhanced state-to-state 
relations in the region. Guided by the principle of flexibility, pragmatism and 
gradualism, ASEAN has made solid progress in community building and become a 
successful example of cooperation among developing countries. By being open and 
inclusive and taking new initiatives, ASEAN has initiated and advanced regional 
cooperation, becoming a major driving force for cooperation in Asia. 
We in China have great admiration for the achievements of ASEAN and sincerely 
wish you greater success in development. 
China supports ASEAN in accelerating integration and community building and 
its leading role in regional cooperation. We are convinced that a strong, proud, 
independent, united, stable and prosperous ASEAN will make greater contribution 
to world peace and development. To support ASEAN's development, the Chinese 
Government will donate one million U.S. dollars to the ASEAN Development Fund 
and provide funding assistance of one million U.S. dollars for the relevant 
projects under the Initiative for ASEAN Integration. China also offers to train 
8,000 ASEAN professionals in different fields in the next five years and invites 
1,000 young people from ASEAN countries to visit China. 
Dear Colleagues, 
To consolidate and enhance China-ASEAN friendship and cooperation is our 
shared objective. We should seize the opportunity to strengthen and enrich our 
cooperation and explore new ways to usher our bilateral relations in a new 
stage. To this end, I propose that we take the following steps: 
First, enhance strategic coordination. We should maintain regular high-level 
exchange of visits and expand links between governments, parliaments and 
political parties to increase mutual trust. We should keep close coordination 
and cooperation on major regional and international issues and ensure that ASEAN 
remain at the core of East Asia cooperation and that 10 + 3 serve as the main 
vehicle in East Asia cooperation. We should uphold the authority and role of the 
United Nations and work together to makethe international political and economic 
order a more just and equitable one. 
Second, enrich bilateral cooperation. We should consider signing a follow-up 
agreement on expanding economic and trade tiesas well as the relevant 
institutional arrangement, on the basis ofthe Framework Agreement on 
Comprehensive Economic Cooperation between China and ASEAN. The Agreement on 
Trade in Goods should befully implemented and negotiation on trade in service 
and investment should be accelerated to speed up the process of establishing the 
China-ASEAN Free Trade Area. We should press ahead with the construction of the 
Kunming-Singapore Railway and the Asia highway network, launch energy 
cooperation and advance result-oriented cooperation in the ten priority areas. 
Third, ensure common security. We should expand military dialogue and 
exchanges, conduct and institutionalize defense cooperation, continue to 
implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea and 
promote joint development ofthe South China Sea. China supports the 
establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Southeast Asia and is ready to 
sign the Protocol to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone 
at an early date. We should also step up cooperation on cross-border issues 
concerning counter-terrorism, transnational crimes, maritime security, rescue 
operation and disaster relief. 
Fourth, foster closer people-to-people exchanges. We should enhance 
cooperation in science and technology, culture and education and sports, 
strengthen links between social groups, media, and educational and research 
institutes, conduct regular cultural, art and sports events and increase 
exchanges between local communities. Young people are our hope and future. They 
should be encouraged to work in each other's countries as volunteers to deepen 
mutual understanding and friendship and this will enable our friendship to pass 
on from generation to generation. 
China is committed to good neighborly relations, friendship and cooperation 
with ASEAN countries and China-ASEAN strategic partnership. We will adhere to 
the policies of "pursuing good neighborly relations and partnership with 
neighbors" and "fostering a harmonious, secure and prosperous neighborly 
environment". China will remain a good neighbor, good partner and good friend of 
ASEAN. 
Today, we are opening a new page in China-ASEAN relations, and we have full 
confidence about our future. Let us redouble effort to lift China-ASEAN 
strategic partnership to a higher level, enhance development of East Asia and 
promote peace, security and prosperity both in Asia and the whole world. 
Thank you. 
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