Chinese Premier Li Keqiang attended the 11thAsia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) on July 15 in Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders also attended. Premier Li Keqiang said he expected growing cooperation among Asian and European nations guided by pragmatism. In elaborating on his proposal of “renovating the Euro-Asia cooperation concept”, Li urged ASEM members to foster an awareness of a community of shared responsibilities and destinies, to effectively counteract challenges besetting Asia and Europe. At the summit, Li suggested ASEM members engage in dialogue and cooperation, and prevent new sources of tumult from occurring in their own regions so as to safeguard world peace and regional stability. The global community should advocate unity and coordination, he said, and discard a Cold War mentality and zero-sum game. The Premier said China opposed any country distorting international law and applying a double standard in addressing disparities and disputes.

Link to Remarks by Premier Li Keqiang