Create more peaceful, stable region
Viewing stability as the key to Asia's future, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the Asian leaders to build bridges and strive for connectivity to make the region more peaceful and stable for its further development and prosperity.
The premier was speaking at a Commonwealth Business Forum event titled, “Asian Leaders Roundtable: Can Asia Keep Growing” at Guild Hall in London.
UK Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Hugo Swire delivered the welcome address, while CEO of Standard Chartered Bank, India Zarin Daruwala moderated the roundtable.
Hasina said the Asian countries need to be more inclusive in growth -- not just within the nations but across the Asian region.
Meanwhile, at another event -- “Commonwealth's Role in Promoting Trade, Investment and Innovation”--, Hasina placed a seven-point proposal to promote intra-Commonwealth trade, investment and innovation.
The suggestions, among other issues, include framing a common investment policy, minimising non-tariff barriers and developing PTA and FTA. Besides, open market for services, technology transfer, visa liberalisation and enhanced connectivity were also sought.
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