Li Qiang Meets with President of Asian Development Bank Masatsugu Asakawa
Beijing, July 11 (Xinhua) – Premier Li Qiang had a meeting with President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masatsugu Asakawa, at the Great Hall of the People on July 11. They discussed the important role of ADB in promoting poverty reduction and development in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as addressing regional and global challenges.
Premier Li Qiang acknowledged ADB’s significance as a multilateral development institution in the Asia-Pacific region and expressed China’s willingness to deepen cooperation with ADB and other parties. He emphasized the importance of jointly contributing to sustainable recovery, prosperity, and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, and providing impetus to the world economy.
Li Qiang highlighted China’s focus on promoting high-quality development and emphasized the potential for future cooperation with ADB. He encouraged ADB to support and participate in China’s reform and opening up process, particularly in areas such as environmental protection, green development, and low-carbon development. He also urged ADB to enhance cooperation benefits and mobilize climate funds to help developing members enhance climate adaptation and financing capabilities.
Furthermore, Li Qiang urged multilateral development institutions, including ADB, to call on developed countries to fulfill their responsibility in reducing emissions and providing financial and technical support. He emphasized the importance of creating necessary conditions for developing countries to cope with climate change and achieve sustainable development.
Masatsugu Asakawa expressed appreciation for ADB’s strong and close partnership with China. He acknowledged China’s significant contribution to economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region and expressed ADB’s willingness to strengthen cooperation with China. Asakawa emphasized the potential for collaboration in the areas of knowledge creation, green development, and addressing climate change. He also expressed a desire to share China’s successful development experience with other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
The meeting between Premier Li Qiang and Masatsugu Asakawa underscores the commitment of China and ADB to deepening practical cooperation and addressing pressing regional and global challenges. Their dialogue focused on crucial areas such as environmental protection, green development, and climate change, demonstrating a shared vision for sustainable development and highlighting the importance of multilateral collaboration.
[Responsible editor: Jiao Peng]