<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-09/Chinese-premier-lands-in-Vientiane-for-leaders-meetings-on-East-Asia-cooperation-visit-1xz41Hs0vcY/img/5330591d7a7d4598b37f11beb9996653/5330591d7a7d4598b37f11beb9996653.jpeg' alt='An officer walks in front of a display for the meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at the national convention center in Vientiane, Laos, October 7, 2024. /CFP'
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Vientiane on Wednesday to attend leaders’ meetings on East Asia cooperation and pay an official visit to Laos at the invitation of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
China firmly supports the building of the ASEAN Community, as well as ASEAN’s central position in regional cooperation and its greater role in international affairs, Li said in a statement released upon arrival.
China is ready to contribute to joint efforts in making the region an important engine for global development, he added.
During his stay, Li will attend the 27th China-ASEAN Summit, the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit to be held from October 9 to 12.
(With input from Xinhua)
