Doha, 1 May 2019

We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and other Heads of Delegation of the Member States of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), namely the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the Kingdom of Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of India, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Korea, the State of Kuwait, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Nepal, the Sultanate of Oman, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of the Philippines, the State of Qatar, the Russian Federation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Singapore, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Turkey, the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, Having met in Doha, Qatar, for the 16th ACD Ministerial Meeting on the 1st May 2019, under the theme: “Partners in progress”;

EMPHASIZING that communication and cooperation with the other states as well as the international organizations will definitely enhance the position of the Asian countries and will enable them to take advantage of the international expertise in different fields so that ACD Member States shall make best use of this expertise;

RECOGNIZING that our region has maintained overall stability in recent years and that Asia is becoming a major driving force of global economic growth and a key partner in achieving the global partnership in development, adopting policies of good‐neighborliness, friendship, dialogue, cooperation and common development.

ACKNOWLEDGING the importance of moderation as a balanced approach that can contribute to economic sustainability, inclusive development, as it promotes dialogue, mutual respect, understanding and harmony;

ACKNOWLEDGING the significance of regional cooperation as an essential mechanism to accelerate realization of the three pillars of sustainable development, which include, economic and social development, and environmental protection, as well as stability in the Asian region with its vast and diverse natural and human resources, rich historical heritage and economic and social potential.

REFERRING to the agreed six consolidated pillars of ACD cooperation areas amongst ACD Member States, the Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to translate the ACD vision into tangible actions through the agreed six pillars and welcomed the report from all Prime Movers and other members on the planned activities and their anticipated outcomes;

CALLING for strengthening regional cooperation, including all programs and initiatives to facilitate and expand regional trade, transit, increase investment and promote infrastructure development;