Premier Li Keqiang called for a dialogue among Asian civilizations and welcomed every country and region to participate, at the opening ceremony of the 2016 annual conference of Boao Forum for Asia held in China’s southern province of Hainan.

Openness and inclusiveness are the roots of Asian culture, the Premier said in his speech. Countries should experience friendly tradition and wisdom through common pursuits, especially at times when regional development is less than smooth. Only in that way can Asian consensus be carried forward.