Build stronger economic ties, Asian nations urged

ANKARA, April 17 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak (right) shaking hands with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a welcoming ceremony here today.?Najib is on a three-day official visit to Turkey beginning Wednesday to further enhance bilateral relations between Malaysia and Turkey.?-- fotoBERNAMA (2014) COPYRIGHT RESERVED

ANKARA: Asian countries must strive to build stronger and more lasting economic connections both within the region and outside it, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

“Greater financial integration across borders can help developing nations climb the ladder and ensure fewer citizens are left behind as common standards and entry requirements filter back into domestic policy.