Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China eyes stronger cooperation with GCC and Asean for interests of global south

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (May 26) to attend the inaugural Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit. The special aircraft carrying Li and his delegation lands at the Bunga Raya Complex at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 12.20pm. - Photo: Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama-Xinhua): Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that China looks forward to strengthening communication and cooperation with countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) to promote peace, prosperity and stability in Asia, and make positive contributions to upholding the interests of the Global South.

To that end, Li said, the Asean-GCC-China Summit is an opportunity, reported Xinhua.