‘Asean must continue to promote free trade’


Addressing the media: Amir Hamzah (left) and Abdul Rasheed speaking at a press conference at the ­conclusion of the 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Describing the US tariff as a fluid situation, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says Asean should continue to promote multi­lateralism, free trade and clear dialogues.

“The Asean philosophy has always been that we trade with everyone because more global trading will create more prosperity.

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