On 7 April 2016, ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) Secretary-General H.E. Mme. Yang Xiuping met with Ambassador of Lao PDR to China H.E. Mme. Vandy Bouthasavong at ACC.
Secretary-General Yang Xiuping congratulated Ambassador Vandy Bouthasavong for her assumption of the new post, and expressed her appreciation for the great support rendered by Lao Embassy in China to ACC over the years. She briefed on the mandate and major work of ACC since its establishment, saying that in 2016 ACC would implement the flagship projects approved by the Joint Council of ACC and conduct a series of colourful activities to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-China dialogue relations and the ASEAN-China Year of Educational Exchange. She expected the Lao Embassy to continue its strong support to ACC’s work as Lao PDR assumed the ASEAN Chair in 2016. ACC was ready to further strengthen communication and coordination with the Lao Embassy to make joint efforts to enhance Laos-China and ASEAN-China functional cooperation in various areas.
Ambassador Vandy Bouthasavong said that ACC had become an important platform for ASEAN-China cooperation. She commended ACC’s relentless efforts in promoting ASEAN-China functional cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, education, culture, tourism, etc. As the ASEAN Chair of this year, Lao PDR would join hands with other ASEAN Member States and China to organize important commemorative activities to mark the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-China dialogue relations and push forward ASEAN-China relations. Lao Embassy in China would maintain close contact with ACC and fully support the work of ACC.
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