JAKARTA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged developed countries to fulfill their development aid commitments and increase support to developing nations with no political strings attached.
The South-North cooperation should be based on mutual respect and equality, Xi said at the Asian-African leaders' meeting held here, stressing that developed countries have a binding responsibility to help the developing world and bridge the gap between the South and the North.
Developed countries should increase support for developing countries and help enhance their self-development capacity, he said.
Backgrounder: Asian-African Conference in 1955
JAKARTA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- The Asian-African Summit and Commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the 1955 Asian-African Conference are taking place in Indonesia on April 22-24.
The following are a brief review of the trans-continental gathering 60 years ago:
The Asian-African Conference (AAC) was convened in Bandung, Indonesia, on April 18-24, 1955.
The conference, sponsored by Indonesia, Burma (now Myanmar), Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), India and Pakistan, was attended by representatives from 29 Asian and African nations.Full story
Interview: Bandung Conference to take on new meaning: China's Ambassador to Indonesia
JAKARTA, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese PresidentXi Jinping, upon the invitation of his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo, will attend an Asian-African summit and activities commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bandung Conference in Indonesia.
In a written interview with Xinhua ahead of the anniversary, Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Xie Feng said countries in Asia and Africa should deepen practical cooperation on the basis of inheriting and carrying on Bandung Spirit, adding that the Chinese initiatives would inject new impetus into the cooperation between the two continents. Full Story
Commentary: Bandung Spirit still relevant in today's world
JARKATA, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Sixty years ago, delegates from 29 Asian and African countries gathered in Bandung, Indonesia for a conference to decide their own future and destiny. That conference gave birth to the Bandung Spirit, calling for solidarity, friendship and cooperation, seeking common ground while shelving differences, and pursuing common development.
More than half a century has passed, drastic and profound changes have taken place in the world. The Bandung Spirit, which upholds principles of solidarity, friendship and cooperation, still holds significant importance for Asian and African nations and the international community as a whole.Full Story
