In a meeting filled with optimism and collaboration, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with diplomatic envoys from the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries in Beijing on Thursday. Wang Yi emphasized China\'s readiness to work with ASEAN countries to maintain the momentum of sound and sustainable development in their relations. 🌟
\\"China and ASEAN are not just neighbors but good friends and partners,\\" Wang Yi highlighted. \\"Together, we\'ve provided valuable stability for the region and the world.\\" 🌐
He reaffirmed China\'s firm support for ASEAN\'s centrality and expressed a strong desire to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world. \\"We advocate for inclusive economic globalization that benefits all,\\" Wang Yi stated, calling for joint efforts to build a more just and reasonable global governance system. 🏛️
Wang Yi welcomed ASEAN countries to seize the new opportunities brought by China\'s development. \\"Let\'s work together to achieve modernization in Asia and the world,\\" he encouraged. 🚀
Diplomatic envoys from ASEAN countries echoed Wang Yi\'s sentiments, noting that this year marks an important milestone in their diplomatic ties with China. They expressed hopes to unlock potential in areas like economy, trade and investment, connectivity, the digital economy, green transformation, and sustainable development. 🌱
\\"We are excited to ensure the success of the Year of People-to-People Exchanges and advance ASEAN-China relations to new heights,\\" one envoy remarked. 💬
With both sides eager to strengthen their partnership, the future looks bright for China and ASEAN nations as they work hand-in-hand towards regional peace and development. ✨
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Wang Yi calls for sound, sustainable development of China-ASEAN ties
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