Malaysia's Trade Minister, Tengku Zafrul Aziz, urged ASEAN to strengthen its centrality and cooperation with external partners, including upgrading the ASEAN-China FTA. Speaking at the Hong Kong-Asean Summit 2024, he emphasized the need for ASEAN to develop strategic industries, such as green technology and digital infrastructure, to boost growth. He also criticized trade protectionism targeting developing countries and called for ASEAN unity in facing unfair policies under the guise of climate action.MALAYSIA MAKES CALL FOR ASEAN CENTRALITY
Malaysia's Trade Minister, Tengku Zafrul Aziz, urged ASEAN to strengthen its centrality and cooperation with external partners, including upgrading the ASEAN-China FTA. Speaking at the Hong Kong-Asean Summit 2024, he emphasized the need for ASEAN to develop strategic industries, such as green technology and digital infrastructure, to boost growth. He also criticized trade protectionism targeting developing countries and called for ASEAN unity in facing unfair policies under the guise of climate action.
