最近一年,我有机会多次出访亚洲,先是去年11月参加了在老挝举行的亚欧会议(ASEM)国家元首及政府首脑峰会,之后在今年2月、4月和6月分别对印度、中国和日本进行了国事访问。国家间最高层的经常性接触非常重要,这种交往能让我们增进政治和经济对话—不仅增进国与国之间的对话,还能增进欧洲与亚太两个地区之间的对话。亚太地区对于维护全球的平衡发挥着至关重要的作用。 In recent years, I have had the opportunity to visit Asia many times. I attended the ASEM Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Laos in November last year. I first visited India in February, April and June this year, China and Japan conducted state visit. Recurrent contacts at the highest levels among nations are important, and this engagement allows us to promote political and economic dialogue - not only to promote dialogue between nations but also to promote dialogue between Europe and Asia-Pacific. The Asia-Pacific region plays a crucial role in maintaining a global balance.