Chinese FM calls for closer cooperation at 7th China-South Asia Expo

The 7th China-South Asia Expo opened in Kunming, the capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province on Wednesday. During the opening ceremony, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for closer cooperation between China and South Asian countries.

Wang noted that China-South Asia Expo has become an important platform for promoting exchanges and cooperation between the two sides and even the rest of the world. South Asian countries are welcome to explore more opportunities for cooperation through this event, achieve more cooperation results, jointly promote the revitalization and development of Asia, and work together to create a better future, he added.

The Expo running from August 16 to 20 is co-hosted by Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the Yunnan provincial government. It has attracted over 2,000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries and regions.