Jakarta: China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) launched a disaster management cooperation project at a ceremony held at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia. "This ceremony opens a new chapter in the ASEAN-China partnership, one grounded in concrete cooperation on disaster management. Over the years, our two sides have built a strong and dynamic relationship," Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn said at the event.

According to Emirates News Agency, Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN Wang Qing highlighted China's efforts in providing emergency assistance on multiple occasions. These efforts have demonstrated deep bonds of mutual help among neighbors and set an example for building a community with a shared future for humanity.

The China-ASEAN disaster management cooperation project aims to enhance regional coordination in disaster prevention and mitigation. The project will focus on providing human resources training for ASEAN, supporting emergency command and assessment technologies and equipment, sharing China's experience and practices in disaster early warning and response, and promoting technological connectivity, complementary resources, and mutual learning.

The year 2026 will mark the 5th anniversary of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underscoring the growing collaboration between the two regions in various sectors.