EU-Asean partnership crucial in facing challenges of a multipolar world, says visiting leader

Costa (middle) has described the EU as 'a reliable, predictable and trustworthy partner' for Asean in navigating contemporary global challenges. – BERNAMApic

KUALA LUMPUR: In an increasingly multipolar global landscape, cooperation between regional groupings such as the European Union (EU) and Asean is more vital than ever, says European Council (EC) President Antonio Costa.

He said such a world demands multipolar collaboration, noting that stronger political, economic and people-to-people ties between the two regions are essential to shared stability and prosperity.