
BOAO, Hainan, March 24 -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiangsaid Thursday that Asian countries should keep peace and stability in the region and work together to maintain Asia as the key driver for the world economy.
One important reason why Asia had achieved a rapid growth over the past decades is that the region kept a generally peaceful and stable environment, Li said when addressing the opening ceremony of the 2016 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in Hainan Province.
Dialogue and cooperation is the golden key, the premier said.
He stressed that, inspired by history and experiences after the WWII, Asian countries should be good neighbors and friends and not be disturbed by minor frictions and contradictions, no matter what stage of development they are in.
Citing views that the Asian economy is in a difficult situation, Li called for coordination and united efforts to overcome difficulties.
This year's meeting in Boao, Hainan, from March 22 to 25, is themed "Asia's New Future: New Dynamics and New Vision." More than 2,000 participants from over 60 countries and regions attend the forum. The event features discussions on the macro-economy, politics, entrepreneurship, innovation, the Internet, public well-being and culture.
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