Summit focuses on unity and growth

Bilateral meet: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim holding a discussion with his Timor-Leste counterpart Ruak during the Asean summit in Labuan Bajo. Also present is Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir (second from left). — Bernama

LABUAN BAJO (Indonesia): The 42nd Asean summit officially kicked off in the town of Labuan Bajo in eastern Indonesia, with Indonesian President Joko (Jokowi) Widodo urging for Asean unity and economic integration for the regional bloc to play a central role in regional peace and development.

“With unity, Asean will be able to be a central player in bringing peace and development.