Ladies and gentlemen, today, we leaders from European and Asian countries are gathered here to share our views on promoting our cooperation in a wide range of areas and building a new (European-Asian) partnership.

The building of a new European-Asian partnership calls for new concepts and new methodology. I believe that a new partner ship between Europe and Asia should be constructed on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefits.

We should seek common ground while putting aside differences, enhance mutual understanding and trust, eliminate trade barriers / sanctions / obstacles, and promote technical exchange.

We hope that Europe will understand the aspirations of Asian countries to promote economic development while maintaining political stability and support their efforts in this regard.