China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to jointly hold events to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of dialogue relations, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Zhao Lijian, the spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, speaks at a press conference on Mar. 10, 2021. (Photo/fmprc.gov.cn)

The events will cover political, security, economic, trade, cultural and other cooperation.

"Leaders on both sides will exchange congratulatory messages. A commemorative meeting will be held, along with reception, seminar, exhibition presenting the outcomes of and forum on economic and trade cooperation. In addition, the two sides will release a commemorative album and a commemorative envelop, hold a short video contest and organize a youth camp," said Zhao Lijian, the spokesman for the ministry, at a press conference on Wednesday.

China look forward to working with ASEAN countries to ensure the success of these events and inject new impetus into the development of the relations, Zhao added.

"Standing at a new historical starting point, China is ready to work with ASEAN to build on the momentum of the 30th anniversary of dialogue relations to further consolidate political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation in public health, economic, trade, social, cultural and non-traditional security sectors, promote post-pandemic economic recovery and long-term resilient development," Zhao said.

China will work with ASEAN to take the strategic partnership to a higher-level and build a closer community with a shared future to better benefit regional countries and people, he added.