Young entrepreneurs important for the future, says Obama

US President Barack Obama talks with a group of students while Najib Tun Razak looks on during a visit to the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC) in Cyberjaya. - EPA

CYBERJAYA: Malaysia and the United States have pledged to continue their shared commitment to foster more young entrepreneurs, as they will form the bedrock of both countries' economies in the future.

US President Barack Obama said this was important to provide a chance for youth, so they would be able to create things and start their own businesses.