中国—东盟中心、韩国—东盟中心、日本—东盟中心秘书长举行第九次非正式会议

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中国—东盟中心、韩国—东盟中心、日本—东盟中心秘书长举行第九次非正式会议

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2017年4月13日，中国—东盟中心、韩国—东盟中心、日本—东盟中心秘书长在韩国济州举行第九次非正式会议。会议由韩国—东盟中心秘书长金英善主持，中国—东盟中心秘书长杨秀萍、日本—东盟中心秘书长藤田正孝分别率团参加。

金英善秘书长积极评价三中心交流合作取得的成果，表示秘书长非正式会议对加强相互间经验交流具有重要意义。2017年是东盟成立50周年、东盟+韩中日（10+3）机制成立20周年和韩国—东盟文化交流年，希望三中心保持交流合作的良好势头，共同开展更多活动。韩国—东盟中心愿与中、日东盟中心进一步加强沟通联系，携手助力提升区域务实合作水平。

杨秀萍秘书长表示，秘书长非正式会议已成为三中心分享经验、相互学习的有效平台。三个中心虽然职责不完全相同，但都致力于推动同东盟的务实合作，积极支持东盟发展。2017年是东盟成立50周年和中国—东盟旅游合作年，中国—东盟中心以此为契机，正积极落实旗舰项目。期待与韩国—东盟中心、日本—东盟中心加强交流合作，共同努力取得更多积极成果，支持本地区可持续发展。

藤田正孝秘书长表示，迄今，三中心交流富有成效，促进了相互了解，有助于互学互鉴。2017年对东盟和10+3合作都是值得纪念的年份，东盟积极致力于推动尽早完成区域全面经济伙伴关系协定（RCEP）谈判。日本—东盟中心正不断适应新形势，愿同中国—东盟中心和韩国—东盟中心保持交流势头，积极探讨开展新的合作。

三个中心分别介绍了2017年各自旗舰项目的实施情况，确定了青年交流及文化、旅游领域的6个合作项目，就进一步加强同东盟秘书处等国际组织的合作进行了讨论，一致同意2018年相关会议将由中国—东盟中心主办。

On 6 April 2017, ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) held the 8thLecture Series by ASEAN and Chinese Ambassadors in Xining. H.E. Mr. Soegeng Rahardjo, Indonesian Ambassador to China, accompanied by H.E. Mme. Yang Xiuping, Secretary-General of ACC, visited Qinghai University, and delivered a lecture themed with Indonesia, ASEAN and China: A Strategic Cooperation for Regional Peace and Stability. Mme. Ma Naixin, Deputy Director of Qinghai Provincial Foreign Affairs Office, Mr. Chen Gang, Executive Vice President of Qinghai University, representatives from Qinghai Provincial Education Department, and about 200 students and faculties from Qinghai University, Qinghai Normal University, and Qinghai Nationalities University attended the event.

Mr. Ren Yanming, Vice President of Qinghai University hosted the lecture, at the beginning of which, he cited that Qinghai University attaches great importance to foreign exchanges, and looks forward to exploring the contacts with universities in ASEAN member states. He believed that this event could enhance the understanding of Indonesia and ASEAN by the students of universities in Qinghai, and create new opportunities for strengthening the cooperation with Indonesia and other ASEAN member states.

Secretary-General Yang spoke highly of achievements of relations between China and ASEAN, and China and Indonesia, and briefed the efforts ACC have done for facilitating the practical cooperation between both sides. She expressed that, the Lecture Series held by ACC is aimed at enhancing the understanding and awareness of people of all walks of life, especially the students on ASEAN and the relation of China and ASEAN, and pushing forward the practical cooperation between ASEAN Member States and relevant Chinese provinces and cities, and strengthening the friendships between the peoples of both sides. She encouraged the students to cherish the valuable opportunity of learning, and shoulder the historical responsibilities with beliefs, virtues, knowledge and skills to be the backbones of the nation, envoys of bilateral relations, so as to carry forward the friendship between both sides.

Ambassador Soegeng briefed the audience on the history, culture, tradition, and socio-economic development of Indonesia, reviewed the time-honoured history of exchanges between Indonesia and China, and the fruitful achievements of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He opined that Indonesia, as a maritime fulcrum of connectivity, was an integral part of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. During the state visit to Indonesia in 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping introduced the idea of working together to develop a 21stCentury Maritime Silk Road. This initiative is highly echoed with the strategy of Global Maritime Fulcrum proposed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. This convergence of visions provides opportunities for cooperation not only in maritime transportation, but also in infrastructure development, energy, and manufacturing. Indonesia wants to see China’s economic growth empowering the region, spreading prosperity and goodwill across the region. In addition, Indonesia is encouraging this by engaging China not only through bilateral means, but also in regional forums, particularly the ASEAN-China dialogue partnership. On the basis of equality, reciprocity and mutual respect, Indonesia is keen to enhance the partnership with China so as to achieve synergetic development.

Ambassador Soegeng also said that, as celebrating its 50thanniversary in this year, ASEAN is actively pushing forward the community building, and it has become one of the world’s leading regional organizations playing significant roles in constructing the regional architecture, and promoting the prosperity and stability in Asia-Pacifc. China was the frst non-ASEAN country to accede to theTreaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asiaand to build the strategic partnership with ASEAN. During the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, when most countries stayed away from the troubles faced by ASEAN member states, it was China that lent a hand, providing fnancial assistance to many stricken countries, including Indonesia. ASEAN puts priority on the relation enhancement with China, and continuously deepens the cooperation with China in trade, education, culture and tourism, etc., all of which bring substantial benefts to all peoples in ASEAN member states and China. This year marks the ASEAN-China Year of Tourism Cooperation, which would offer new opportunities for strengthening mutual civil exchanges and improving reciprocity. Under new circumstances, the peoples of China and ASEAN, especially the young generation, should further enhanceexchanges, experience-sharing, and mutual learning, so as to promote the enduring and in-depth development of the bilateral relations.

Ambassador Soegeng and Secretary-General Yang also answered the questions about potentials and prospects of education and research cooperation between Qinghai and ASEAN Member States, Indonesian education system, Indonesian policy for international students, and talent demands of ASEAN member states. The atmosphere was warm and active.

After the lecture, accompanied by the leadership of the university, Ambassador Soegeng and Secretary-General Yang visited the exhibition of Qinghai University’s history and development, and exchanged views on inter-university cooperation with Indonesia and other ASEAN member states.

On 13 April 2017, the 9thInformal Meeting among the Secretaries General of ASEAN-China Centre (ACC), ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC) and ASEANKorea Centre (AKC) was held in Jeju. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Mr. Kim Young-sun, Secretary General of AKC. H.E. Mme. Yang Xiuping, Secretary-General of ACC and H.E. Mr. Masataka Fujita, Secretary-General of AJC, led delegations respectively to attend the meeting.

Secretary-General Kim Young-sun made a positive evaluation on the achievements of cooperation between the three centres. He said that the informal meeting between the Secretaries General is of great importance to strengthening exchanges of experience. As the year of 2017 marks the 50thanniversary of ASEAN, 20thAnniversary of ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation (10+3) and Korea-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year, he hopes the three centres could continue to maintain sound exchanges and cooperation, and jointly carry out more activities. AKC would like to enhance communication with ACC and AJC in a joint effort to further promote practical cooperation in the region.

Secretary-General Yang Xiuping said that the informal meeting among Secretaries General has become an effective platform for the three centres to share experience and learn from each other. Although the mandates of the three centres are not completely the same, the centres are committed to promoting practical cooperation with ASEAN and actively supporting the development of ASEAN. The year of 2017 marks the 50thanniversary of ASEAN and ASEAN-China Year of Tourism Cooperation. Taking this as an opportunity, ACC is actively implementing its flagship programmes. ACC expects to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with AJC and AKC, to make more positive achievements through joint efforts, and to support regional sustainable development.

Secretary-General Masataka Fujita said that the exchanges between the three centres have been productive in promoting mutual learning. The year of 2017 is a memorable year for 10+3 cooperation. ASEAN is now committed to promoting the early completion of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiation. AJC is adjusting itself to the new circumstances, and hopes to keep the momentum of exchanges with ACC and AKC, and actively explores ways for future cooperation.

The three centres briefed on the implementation of 2017 programmes respectively, and confirmed 6 cooperative projects in the fields of youth exchanges, culture and tourism. The three centres also discussed on further strengthening the cooperation with the ASEAN Secretariat and other relevant international organizations, and they agreed that ACC would chair the meetings in 2018.

Lecture by Indonesian Ambassador to China at Qinghai University

By ASEAN-China Centre (ACC)

The 9thInformal Meeting Among the Secretaries General of ASEAN-China Centre, ASEAN-Japan Centre and ASEAN-Korea Centre Held in Jeju

By ASEAN-China Centre (ACC)