On April 25th, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council sent a congratulatory letter to the opening ceremony of the China ASEAN Year of Agricultural Development and Food Security Cooperation. Agriculture and food security are the foundation of peace, stability, development and prosperity, and are also key areas of China ASEAN cooperation. The successful implementation of the China ASEAN Year of Agricultural Development and Food Security Cooperation is of great significance. We hope that both sides can further strengthen policy communication, exchange and cooperation, enhance the resilience and sustainability of agricultural development, better ensure food security, and jointly contribute East Asian wisdom and set an East Asian example to global food governance. Li Qiang pointed out that China and ASEAN are good neighbors, good friends, and good partners. We are willing to work with ASEAN countries to take the Year of Cooperation on Agricultural Development and Food Security as an opportunity to deepen cooperation in key areas such as agricultural green development, poverty reduction and rural revitalization, smart agriculture, and digital rural areas. We will work together to build a common home of peace, tranquility, prosperity, beauty, and friendship, promote the deepening and implementation of the China ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership, and help achieve the goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. (New News Agency)