Asean should take lead in building resilience amid challenging global landscape, says Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech at the 57th Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings Gala Dinner at Taman Botani Perdana Kuala Lumpur. – Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean cannot be a passive observer in the face of global economic and geopolitical challenges, but should take the lead in building resilience within the grouping, which has over 600 million people, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

In stressing that, the Malaysian Prime Minister said the bloc must not only respond to events but go beyond that and take the lead in strengthening supply chains, empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises, investing in sustainability, and embracing innovation.