At the 23rd ASEAN - China Summit (Photo: VNA) Beijing (VNA) – As the rotating Chair of ASEAN, Vietnam has playedan important role in organising, coordinating and leading activities of thebloc, said a Chinese expert.
Prof. Liu Ying, an expert in trade and international relations from ChongyangInstitute for Financial Studiesunder the Renmin University of China, made the statement during a recent interview withVietnam News Agency correspondents in Beijing on the occasion of the on-going37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings.
Liu said that Vietnam has made efforts to ensure ASEAN meetings take placesafely, contributing to the group’s development across the spheres of economics,trade, politics and health.
According to Liu, the position of ASEAN inthe world is becoming more important. The group generally plays an increasingly prominent role in the global political,economic and cultural spheres.
Regarding the ASEAN –China relations, Liu said strengthening cooperationbetween the two sides, as well as expanding economic and trade collaboration amongmembers of the RegionalComprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement will help furtherimprove ASEAN's position and voice in the international arena.
China and ASEAN have witnessed closecooperation various fields such as politics, economics, and culture. ASEAN isnow China's largest trading partner, she added.
Once the RCEP agreement signed,the two-way trade will reach a newheight, she said./.
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