The Third China South Asia Friendship Organizations’ Forum, co-sponsored by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the Yunnan Provincial Government, convened in Kunming between 6th and 7th June, 2013, under the framework of the First China South Asia Fair. The theme of this year’s forum was "Join Hands for Friendship, Cooperation and Development". Around 50 delegates representing 24 friendship with China organizations from 5 South Asian countries including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, together with 20 delegates from the People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries of China’s localities gathered in the Spring City of Kunming. During the forum, delegates shared their ideas on "Cultural & Tourism Exchanges from the Viewpoint of Regional Cooperation" and "Cooperation on Investment and Trade on the South Silk Road". After thorough discussion, consensus was reached on the bases, the fields and the prospects of cooperation. The forum widened the perspectives for friendly cooperation between Chinese and South Asian peoples, and ushered in new directions for our further development.
