商务部：中国和南亚国家贸易额十年间实现翻番，继续鼓励中国企业赴南亚国家考察对接｜快讯

Group 1 - The importance of economic and trade relations between China and South Asian countries is increasing in a complex international environment, highlighted by the upcoming China-South Asia Expo in Kunming from June 19-24 [2] - In 2024, trade between China and South Asian countries is expected to approach $200 billion, doubling over the past decade with an average annual growth rate of approximately 6.3% [2] - China has become the largest trading partner for countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh, with significant investment projects in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and other South Asian infrastructure projects [2] Group 2 - Future support from China for South Asian countries will focus on stabilizing their development paths and enhancing bilateral economic and trade relations, including cooperation in traditional sectors and emerging fields like energy transition and digital economy [3] - China aims to promote free trade agreements and upgrade investment protection agreements with South Asian countries to unlock further trade and investment potential [3] - The commitment to multilateralism and opposition to unilateralism and protectionism is emphasized, with a focus on maintaining a stable and predictable global trade environment [3]