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Commissioner’s Office holds the Closing Ceremony of the 7th Training Session of the China-AALCO Exchange and Research Program on International Law
2024-07-09 11:15

On July 6, 2024, the Closing Ceremony of the 7th Training Session of the China-AALCO Exchange and Research Program on International Law was held at the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong SAR. Commissioner Cui Jianchun, Co-Chairs of the Asian Academy of International Law (AAIL) Teresa Cheng and Anthony Neoh, Deputy Commissioner Fang Jianming, and trainees from more than 30 Asian and African countries attended. 

 


Commissioner Cui stated that, the Chinese government has always actively supported AALCO, and hopes to build up Asian and African countries’ capacity in international law through this program. Days ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech elaborating on the historic contributions and essences of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and called for the Global South to take the lead in building a community with a shared future for mankind. The Communist Party of China adheres to the concept of governing for the people and the people-centered development philosophy to promote Chinese-style modernization. China will work hand in hand with Asian and African countries to uphold the Bandung spirit, carry forward the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and promote prosperity and development in Asia and Africa. The Commissioner’s Office will continue to support Hong Kong in developing into “eight centers”, give full play to Hong Kong’s unique advantages, and strengthen the unity and cooperation among Asian and African countries.

 

Co-Chairs of AAIL Teresa Cheng and Anthony Neoh stated that, the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization is an intergovernmental international legal organization composed of developing countries and is of great significance in promoting the rule of law in Asia and Africa. Hong Kong can provide support for economic, trade, talent and rule of law exchanges and cooperation among Asian and African countries through platforms such as legal training programs. Representatives of trainees from Myanmar and Nigeria said that, through the training program, they have further deepened their understanding and recognition of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the great practice of “One Country, Two Systems”, they will contribute their share to promoting unity and cooperation between Asia and Africa.