KUALA LUMPUR—Foreign delegations concluded a five-day multilateral economic conference with a series of meetings aimed at fostering cooperation between nations and strengthening economic ties during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Malaysia.
Mohamad bin Hasam, Malaysia’s foreign minister, told reporters at the event’s conclusion on July 11 that partnering nations will “manage their differences in a constructive and responsible manner … to ensure that the region remains peaceful, stable and prosperous.”
He said a focus on common ground and open dialogue are key themes of future negotiating strategies among the 10 nations that make up the official group, and the 57 other countries that have agreed to work with the bloc….
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