China News Agency, Beijing, November 28th. Comprehensive news: International public opinion focused on the results of the 13th Asia-Europe Summit, which closed a few days ago. Inclusive and resilient global growth.
The Russian Satellite News Agency reported that adhering to multilateralism is the correct choice for maintaining world peace and stability.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Asia-Europe Meeting.
Over the past 25 years, the political mutual trust among ASEM members has continued to increase, and exchanges and cooperation have continued to deepen.
At present, the international situation is evolving profoundly, the impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic is far-reaching, the world economy is recovering tortuously, and hotspot issues one after another.
The theme of this conference is "Strengthening Multilateralism and Promoting Common Growth", which is of great practical significance.
Many foreign media mentioned in reports that the current Asia-Europe Summit was originally scheduled to be held in Cambodia in November last year, but due to the new crown epidemic, the meeting was postponed to this year and held by video.
The German News Agency reported that "at the 13th Asia-Europe Summit held by video, Asian and European leaders unanimously emphasized the importance of multilateralism against the new crown epidemic and rapid economic recovery."
Joseph Matthews, a professor at Berthé International University in Cambodia, said in an interview with the media about the outcome of the meeting that the impact of the new crown epidemic has spread to all aspects of human society, and the recovery process will be long and difficult.
This summit focused on collective action to promote multilateralism in a more effective way and resolutely promote post-epidemic recovery.
Deutsche News Agency reported that Chancellor Merkel of the German caretaker government emphasized at the meeting "the importance of economic interdependence and cooperation between Europe and Asia as the basis for prosperity."
International public opinion also pointed out that the Asia-Europe summit held during the epidemic not only demonstrated the tenacity of Asia-Europe cooperation, but also highlighted its flexibility.
The German News Television Channel website reported that the members of the conference represent 55% of world trade, 60% of the world's population and 65% of the global economy.
Participants from various countries pointed out the flexible nature of the conference in their speeches this year, "during the new crown crisis, this is more important than ever."
Interconnection has always been the focus and bright spot of Asia-Europe cooperation.
International public opinion pointed out that the series of documents reached at the Asia-Europe Summit will continue to play an important role in the post-epidemic era.
Kazakhstan News Agency reported that the meeting adopted the "Phnom Penh Declaration on Social and Economic Recovery in the Post-epidemic Era" and a framework document to strengthen connectivity in the Eurasian region.
At the meeting, Kazakhstan emphasized that in order to further strengthen the connectivity of the Eurasian region, it is necessary to continue to strengthen economic and trade ties, mutual recognition of "vaccine passports", and diversification of global transportation routes.
The meeting also passed the outcome document "The Road Ahead of Asia-Europe Meeting Connectivity."
Analysts pointed out that China has made great contributions to promoting Asia-Europe interconnection through the joint construction of the “Belt and Road”, and Asian and European countries are full of expectations for China’s role in this field.
International public opinion pointed out that as the host of this meeting, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed his belief at the closing ceremony that these achievements will promote the world's safer and more prosperous world.
The Asia-Europe partnership and cooperation will make important contributions to sustainable development and the promotion of multilateralism.
Jin Ping, director of the Institute of International Relations of the Royal Academy of Sciences of Cambodia, pointed out that this meeting has injected vitality into multilateralism, is conducive to maintaining world peace and stability, and promoting the realization of a sustainable, inclusive and resilient post-epidemic recovery.
International public opinion also generally believes that China’s reaffirmation of its firm support for the cause and agenda on the two continents of Asia and Europe at this meeting reflects China’s commitment to multilateralism, inclusive development, digital connectivity, and infrastructure construction in Asia and Europe.
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