Today, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, Nararya S. Soeprapto, delivered remarks at the 2026 Liaoning International Friendship Cities Conference.
Held alongside the 2026 ASEAN–China Media Cooperation Forum in Liaoning Province, the Friendship Cities Conference promotes practical cooperation among local governments, industries, and institutions, while the Media Forum strengthens mutual understanding and people-to-people ties. Together, they help translate regional cooperation into tangible benefits for communities.
The events take place as ASEAN and China commemorate the 35th anniversary of their Dialogue Relations and the 5th anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), underscoring a partnership that has grown stronger, deeper, and more comprehensive over the past three and a half decades.
photo credit: ASEAN China Centre
