Japan's finance minister, Taro Aso. - AFP
TOKYO (Reuters): Finance ministers and central bank governors from Asean, China, Japan and South Korea on Monday (May 3) vowed to strengthen regional financial cooperation while providing continued support for countries hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a joint statement issued after a virtual meeting on the sidelines of the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) annual meetings, the ministers pledged to achieve inclusive recovery, preserve long-term fiscal sustainability and maintain financial stability.
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