Nov. 20, 2012
APECF Delegation visited Malaysia, Nepal and Thailand
upon invitation
During the visit in Malaysia, the delegation had in-depth discussions with the Sakyamuni Buddha Foundation (SBF) and International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) on Buddhist and cultural exchanges. This also included the Lumbini Recovery Plan, and a consensus was reached on the issues mentioned above.
During their stay in Nepal, APECF and Lumbini Development National Directive Committee of Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Jointly Promoting Development of Lumbini Buddhist & Cultural Conservation Zone and Nepali-Chinese Buddhist & Cultural Exchanges on November 7 at the Soaltee Crown Plaza in Kathmandu.
In Thailand the delegation engaged in a full exchange of ideas concerning the China Qianhai Financial Center with Sino-Thai Friendship Association (STFA) and signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation to jointly initiate and push forward the project of “Asia Pacific Financial Center”.