Asean urged to act on poverty, food security

A senior Lao leader has called on Asean nations and regional stakeholders to further strengthen cooperation to alleviate poverty and ensure food security in the region.

Speaking at the 29th Asean Socio-Cultural Community Council Meeting held in Bali, on Monday, the Information, Culture and Tourism Minister Suanesavanh Vignaket said addressing gaps and finding solutions to eradicate poverty and hunger among the poor is not an easy task for a single organisation or sectoral body.