(Beijing, 9 April 2013) This year's Conference of the Boao Forum for Asia (5-8. April 2013) was attended by some 1,500 participants from 43 countries. The Forum brought together senior state representatives, influential international organizations, companies, banks, media and academic institutions. The conference was opened by the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping and 12 other chiefs of states and governments, as well as the President of the UN General Assembly V. Jeremic. PGA UN V. Jeremic had meetings with the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, and other foreign officials at the sidelines of the Conference. Boao Forum for Asia is a non-profit organization that aims to promote mutual cooperation and development of Asian countries. It has been held since 2001 on the island of Hainan in the People's Republic of China, and every year it brings together leaders of Asian countries, heads of state and government from all over the world and representatives of business and academia.