Official sources told APP in Beijing that Chinese government attaches great importance to the ACD and wishes to see it an important forum for addressing issues of common interest. It is hoped that the top-level participation in the meeting by the Chinese side will help further strengthen ACD's role in regional affairs.
ACD reflects common aspiration of Asian countries to increase co-operation. Since it was launched in 2001, the ACD has progressed smoothly with co-operation among the member states in various areas.