Opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia 2025 in Hainan, China, March 27, 2025. Photo: Xinhua/VNA

At the closing press conference, Secretary General of the Forum Zhang Jun said that this year's annual conference reached consensus in five aspects.

First is to firmly uphold multilateralism, keep the right direction in the face of major changes, and jointly create a better future. Second is to strengthen regional cooperation, push regional economic integration, and seek mutual benefit and win-win. Third, based on high-quality development, promote transformation and upgrading, and realize sustainable development goals. Fourth, persistently pursue innovation-driven development, combine application with governance, and explore greater growth momentum and space. Fifth is to initiate dialogue and exchange, enhance understanding and trust, and jointly respond to challenges.

Within the framework of this year's BFA, more than 50 activities were held, including high-level dialogues and sub-forums, focusing on four main topics: grasping the general trend, promoting growth, shaping the future, and exploring driving forces.