Immigrate to Vanuatu Focus on Vanuatu: On April 24, 2015, Ambassador Xie Bohua of Vanuatu published an article in Vanuatu's largest newspaper, the Daily Post, introducing the 60th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. The full text is as follows:
The Asian-African Leaders Conference and the commemorative activities for the 60th anniversary of the Bandung Conference were held from April 19 to 24 in the cities of Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Economic Cooperation of Vanuatu, Sato Gilman, led a delegation to participate in this conference.
The Asian-African Conference was initiated in 1955 by leaders from Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. The "Bandung Principles" are an important outcome of the conference, reflecting the post-war advocacy of Asian and African countries for respect for independence and sovereignty, cooperation, peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and non-alignment.
The Bandung spirit advocated by the Asian-African Conference greatly promoted the national liberation movements in the post-war Asian and African regions, advanced the development of the non-aligned movement, and advocated new norms for international relations. As we enter the 21st century, in the face of a complex and changing international situation, the Bandung spirit has not become outdated; on the contrary, the important guiding principles of international relations it embodies have shown new vitality and vigor with the changes of the times. Sixty years ago, the Bandung spirit advocated peaceful coexistence and seeking common ground while reserving differences. Today, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation have become the common theme of our times. Asian and African countries should keep pace with the times and endow the Bandung spirit with new connotations.
On April 24, leaders from over 30 Asian and African countries will gather in Bandung to participate in a "Historical Walk," revisiting the venue of the 1955 Bandung Conference and reliving the Bandung spirit. This is not only a tribute to the Bandung Conference but also a solemn commitment to a new era of Asian-African cooperation.
The Asian-African Conference is a milestone in the diplomacy of the new China. The Chinese delegation led by then Premier Zhou Enlai adhered to principles, demonstrated flexibility, engaged in extensive consultations with the vast Asian and African countries, and together with them created the Bandung spirit, promoting unity and cooperation among Asian and African countries, making significant contributions to the success of the conference. For 60 years, China has always been a supporter, practitioner, and leader of Asian-African cooperation. Dialogue and cooperation between China and Asian and African countries at both bilateral and multilateral levels have been continuously strengthened, and economic and trade ties with Asian and African countries have further deepened. China has made significant contributions to poverty alleviation, economic development, and education in Asian and African countries through aid, personnel training, tariff reductions, and debt relief.
On April 22, Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Indonesia to attend the Asian-African Leaders Conference and the commemorative activities for the 60th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. China is willing to work with the vast Asian and African countries to take this conference and activities as an opportunity to create a new model of Asian-African partnership and promote the development of Asian-African cooperation in a broad, mutually beneficial direction.