Full coverage: Chinese Premier Visits Laos, Attends East Asia Summit

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In Vientiane, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, and China have met. They are in the capital of Laos for the 19th ASEAN-China Summit on Wednesday. They also are commemorating the 25th anniversary of dialogue and relations.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang attends the 19th ASEAN-China Summit in Vientiane, Laos, Sept 7, 2016. (Photo/Xinhua)

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in his speech that China's relations with ASEAN are expanding after establishing a dialogue mechanism 25 years ago. He also said China will support ASEAN's efforts to play a greater role in global and regional affairs.

The two sides issued a joint statement declaring their agreement to follow the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea. They also adopted a set of guidelines for their senior diplomats' hotline in addressing emergencies at sea.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (from left, 5th) and leaders from ASEAN members attend the 19th ASEAN-China Summit in Vientiane, Laos, Sept 7, 2016. (Photo/Xinhua)