Chinese State Councilor Liu Yandong has called for greater cooperation in higher education to enhance Asia’s prosperity and development.
Liu made the remarks at the opening of the Asian University Presidents Forum, which convened at the weekend in Guangzhou with the theme "Asian higher education and regional economic and society development."
"To build lasting peace and prosperity and harmony in Asia, it is essential to further expand the depth and breadth of cultural and education communication, and intensify the social foundation of Asian countries with friendship through the generations," she said.
English.News.cn reported Liu as suggesting that China and other Asian nations should make higher education cooperation a priority. She urged both sides to deepen exchanges and cooperation in talent cultivation, science research, social services and cultural transmission.