China News Agency, Beijing, January 18th. On the occasion of concluding visits to Myanmar, Indonesia, Brunei, and the Philippines, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in an interview with the media on January 17 that China is standing at a new starting point in the 30th anniversary history. We are willing to work with ASEAN countries to push bilateral relations to a new level, better promote regional cooperation in East Asia, and ensure that East Asia continues to become an oasis of peace and a highland of development.

　　This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of dialogue relations between China and ASEAN.

Wang Yi pointed out that since the establishment of dialogue relations between China and ASEAN in 1991, the cooperation between the two sides has grown from scratch, from small to large, and has created multiple “firsts”, becoming the most successful and dynamic model of Asia-Pacific cooperation, serving 11 countries. Two billion people bring tangible benefits.

　　He said that on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the dialogue relationship between the two sides, this visit will be to Brunei, the rotating ASEAN chairmanship, the Philippines, the current China-ASEAN relations coordinator, the designate China-ASEAN relations coordinator, and the Lancang-Mekong cooperation co-chair Myanmar and ASEAN "Leader" Indonesia aims to seize the 30th anniversary opportunity with the senior leaders of the four countries and the ASEAN Secretary-General to build a higher-level strategic partnership between China and ASEAN and build a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future.

　　One is to strengthen strategic guidance.

Leaders of China and ASEAN countries have always moved around like "walking relatives", and have seen them frequently.

During the epidemic, the two sides actively explored new ways of communication, and "cloud diplomacy" maintained a high level of operation, providing continuous political impetus for the development of bilateral relations.

We agree to continue to give full play to the high-level guidance, discuss the holding of commemorative summits, to elevate the relationship between the two sides to a new height, and further enrich the connotation of the times.

　　The second is to promote integrated development.

East Asia is the region that has been the most successful in fighting the epidemic and the fastest resumption of recovery. It is also the only sector in the world that will achieve positive growth in 2020.

China and ASEAN have historically become the largest trading partners and signed the "Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement."

China will deepen its integration with the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework in building a new development pattern, continue the effect of last year's digital economy cooperation year, strengthen the design of this year's sustainable development cooperation year, and promote the early entry into force of RCEP. The two sides will deepen the integration of interests and expand mutual benefit. Better realize common development.

　　The third is to work together to deal with the epidemic.

China and ASEAN countries have united and assisted each other in the face of the epidemic, setting a model for global anti-epidemic cooperation.

We will continue to take advantage of the crisis-driven characteristics of China-ASEAN relations, enrich the anti-epidemic cooperation fund, build an emergency medical supplies reserve center, and promote public health cooperation initiatives.

The two parties will hold high the banner of multilateral vaccine cooperation, adhere to the public product attributes of vaccines, strengthen cooperation in research and development, procurement and production, and jointly promote the availability and affordability of vaccines in the region and the world.

　　The fourth is to maintain regional stability.

China supports Myanmar in properly responding to the Rakhine State issue, and once again made clear with Brunei, Indonesia, and the Philippines that they will manage maritime differences through friendly consultations and actively carry out maritime cooperation.

All parties will continue to effectively implement the "Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea", resolutely advance consultations on the "Code of Conduct in the South China Sea", and be vigilant to prevent external forces from instigating interference.

We unanimously believe that the countries in the region have the confidence, ability, and wisdom to handle the problems in the region and make the South China Sea a sea of ​​peace, friendship, and cooperation.

　　"Going hand in hand, the future can be expected." Wang Yi said, standing at a new historical starting point for the 30th anniversary, China is willing to work with ASEAN countries to push bilateral relations to a new level, better promote regional cooperation in East Asia, and ensure that East Asia continues to become peaceful. Oasis and development highlands.

　　In addition to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of dialogue relations between China and ASEAN, this year is also the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Brunei.

Talking about this visit, Wang Yi pointed out that the "Double 30" anniversary and Brunei's role as ASEAN's rotating presidency provide an important opportunity for China and China to comprehensively deepen cooperation.

During this visit, the two sides summarized the past, planned for the future, and determined a new cooperation plan.

　　Wang Yi pointed out that standing at the important node of the "Double 30" anniversary, we agreed to enhance the level of mutually beneficial cooperation in the Chinese language, implement the strategic alignment of China's "2035 Vision" and the "2035 Vision" of the French side, and deepen high-quality joint construction. Cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative.

We unanimously agreed to further advance the construction of the "Guangxi-Brunei Economic Corridor" project, promote cooperation between the Corridor and China-East Zeng District and the "New Land-Sea Corridor" to strengthen Brunei’s role as a hub for sub-regional cooperation.

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