Asia-Europe People´s Forum held in Beijing

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Source: CCTV.com | 10-14-2008 08:53

Over 500 non-governmental organization representatives from Europe and Asia have attended the seventh Asia-Europe People's Forum in Beijing. The forum focuses on the theme of "social justice and environmental protection".

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi speaks during the  opening ceremony of the 7th Asia-Europe Peopl's Forum in  Beijing, capital of China, on Oct. 13, 2008. More than  500 non-governmental delegates from Europe and Asia  participate in the forum that aims to promote social  justice and enviromental protections. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi also attended the opening ceremony on Monday, where he announced the seventh EU-Asia summit will be held in late October, also in Beijing.

He said China hopes the summit will enhance mutual understanding and trust between Asia and Europe, and promote multilateralism and sustainable development. He said the summit is also expected to serve as a platform to develop contacts between peoples and institutions, which can in turn pave the way for building a more harmonious world.

Representatives from EU and Asian NGO's also spoke at Monday's event.