For regional peace and prosperity

The meeting between foreign ministers of China and member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was held in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province, from Jan 24 to 25 to deepen mutual political trust and strengthen bilateral partnership.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of China-ASEAN dialogue and the first anniversary of the China-ASEAN free trade area.

During the meeting, ASEAN member states' foreign ministers went on an inspection tour of Kunming-Bangkok Highway. The transnational highway that links China, Laos and Thailand was completed in 2008.