1996年3月1—2日,首届亚欧领导人会议在泰国首都曼谷举行,它是冷战后世界经济增长最快的东亚和经济实力最强的欧盟之间最高级别的洲际对话,旨在促进亚欧大陆的政治联系、经济繁荣、安全合作及文化沟通,为21世纪的亚欧关系确定基调。此次会议的成果和影响是显著的,已引起国际社会的广泛关注。 From March 1-2, 1996, the first Asia-Europe Meeting of Leaders took place in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It is the highest level of inter-continental dialogue between East Asia and the most economically-powerful EU, the fastest-growing economy in the world after the Cold War. It aims to promote The political relations, economic prosperity, security cooperation and cultural exchanges between Asia and Europe have set the tone for the 21st century’s Asia-Europe relations. The outcome and impact of this meeting are notable and have drawn the widespread attention of the international community.