China-ASEAN friendship and cooperation have contributed to economic and social progress in our respective countries and made life better for our peoples. Moreover, our cooperation has facilitated regional integration, raised the competitiveness and international profile of our region and promoted peace and prosperity in Asia. China-ASEAN relations are a fine example of friendly exchanges between countries in this region. They have brought real benefits to the peoples of China and ASEAN countries and made important contribution to peace, stability and prosperity in Asia and the world at large.

    From the impressive growth of China-ASEAN relations in the past15 years, we can draw the following conclusions:

    First, peaceful development is the prerequisite for the growth of China-ASEAN relations. We both firmly pursue a policy of good neighborliness and friendship, see each other as cooperative partners and take other's development as an opportunity, not a threat. We are both committed to peace and stability and we both work for prosperity and well being of our peoples. That is why our relations have become a model of harmony and common development among countries.

    Second, equality and mutual trust are the foundation of China-ASEAN relations. We respect and treat each other as equals and endeavor to develop consensus by seeking common grounds while putting aside differences. With the overall interests and the strategic importance of our relations in mind, we have addressed each other's concerns with sensitivity and handled issues in bilateral relations appropriately. This has enabled our relations to stand the test of volatile changes in the international environment and move towards maturity.

    Third, win-win cooperation is the goal for China-ASEAN relations. Basing ourselves on our respective national conditions and long-term development needs, we have enjoyed mutual understanding, support and help in our joint effort to meet the challenges posed by economic globalization as well as traditional and non-traditional security threats. We have expanded exchanges and coordination and broadened our common interests. Indeed, we have embarked upon a new path of promoting mutual benefit and win-win cooperation.

    Fourth, people's support is the driving force behind China-ASEAN relations. Our cooperation helps reduce poverty, narrow development gap, speed up growth and deliver a better life for our peoples. We have endeavored to deepen mutual understanding and friendship among our peoples, thus creating enormous popular support for China-ASEAN friendship, and this is the inexhaustible source of strength for growing our bilateral ties.

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