Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed his hopes for continued collaboration between China and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) during a meeting in Kunming, Yunnan Province. The two leaders discussed expanding bilateral cooperation, focusing on key areas such as environmental protection, green and low-carbon development, and healthcare for the elderly.
Premier Li highlighted China's commitment to strengthening financial ties with the ADB, emphasizing the importance of knowledge exchange in emerging industries and fiscal reforms. He underscored China's desire to share its successes in poverty reduction, the digital economy, and green development through the ADB platform, aiming to support other developing nations.
The discussions took place at the eighth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit, where Premier Li reiterated China's dedication to participating in regional economic cooperation. He assured that China’s stable economy continues to advance through high-level open policies.
ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa acknowledged the significance of China’s economic growth for the Asia-Pacific region and the global economy. He emphasized the ADB's commitment to a robust cooperative relationship with China, focusing on sustainable initiatives like climate change response, ecological protection, and energy transition. Asakawa also noted the ADB’s role in supporting the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program and upholding free trade principles.
Both leaders agreed to deepen their cooperation to promote regional prosperity and sustainable development, reinforcing their shared goals of economic resilience and environmental stewardship.
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