From 25 to 29 November, Ambassador Somphone Sichaleune of Lao PDR to China visited Sichuan at the invitation of the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC). During the visit, the ACC successfully hosted the “Lecture Series on ASEAN-China Relations” at Sichuan University. Ambassador Somphone was invited to give a lecture and interacted with the students of Sichuan University.

Secretary General Shi Zhongjun of the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) together with Ambassador Somphone met with Ms. Shi Xiaolin, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Sichuan Provincial Committee and Governor of the People’s Government of Sichuan Province. They exchanged views on ASEAN-China relations and discussed the strengthening of cooperation between Sichuan Province and ASEAN Member States (AMS), including Laos.

The delegation also made a field visit to Qionglai City, to experience China’s rural revitalization.