Source: Xinhuanet

10-27-2006 20:14

Mr. Jiang Zemin, former President of the People''s Republic of China, attending the 1st Informal China-ASEAN Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 16 December 1997.

Chronology of ASEAN+3 summits, which were initiated by ASEAN on its 30th anniversary in 1997.

Dec. 15, 1997 -- China attended the first ASEAN+3 summit in Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia. At the meeting, the leaders reached consensus on the prospect for East Asia in the 21st century, and development and cooperation in the region.

The then Chinese President Jiang Zemin delivered an important speech entitled "Join Hands in Cooperation and Build a Future Together," which reviewed the great changes and improvements in East Asian countries over the previous three decades.

Dec. 16, 1998 -- The second ASEAN+3 summit was held in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam. The leaders exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between East Asian countries, overcoming difficulties caused by the financial crisis and maintaining peace, stability and development in the region. They unanimously agreed that the summit was of great importance for the ASEAN countries, and China,Japan and South Korea.

The then Chinese Vice President Hu Jintao delivered a speech, offering China's advice for the East Asian countries on overcomingthe financial crisis and resuming economic growth.

Nov. 28, 1999 -- The then Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji attended the third ASEAN+3 summit in Manila, capital of the Philippines, offering China's advice on the direction and scope of cooperation among the East Asian countries. A Joint Declaration on Cooperationfor East Asia was issued at the end of the summit.

Nov. 24, 2000 -- The fourth ASEAN+3 summit was held in Singapore. At the meeting, the leaders exchanged views on the prospects and cooperation of East Asian countries. The then Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji elaborated on China's views and advice on these issues.

Nov. 5, 2001 -- The then Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji attended the fifth ASEAN+3 summit in Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei. The leaders discussed the East Asia Prospect Group Report, and exchanged views on strengthening cooperation and communications invarious fields for East Asia.

Nov. 4, 2002 -- The sixth ASEAN+3 summit was held in Phnom Penh,capital of Cambodia. At the meeting, the then Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji expressed China's determination, and its attitude, on joining the regional cooperation.

Oct. 7, 2003 -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao attended the seventh ASEAN+3 summit in the Indonesian resort island of Bali. Leaders atthe meeting discussed regional and international political, security and economic issues, as well as cooperation and partnership between ASEAN and the three countries.

Nov. 29, 2004 -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao attended the Eighth Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Plus China, Japan and South Korea (10+3), the China-ASEAN Summit and the Sixth China, Japan and South Korea Summit held in Vientiane, Laos.

 

Editor:Sun Luying