The 28th ASEAN-China Summit convened today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and was attended by the ASEAN Leaders or their representatives, the Premier of the State Council of China, and the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn.
The Leaders reviewed the progress of ASEAN-China cooperation and discussed its future direction, with a view to advancing the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Leaders noted the adoption of the new ASEAN-China Plan of Action 2026-2030. The Leaders also welcomed the signing of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade and exchanged views on regional and international issues of common interest and concern.