AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a A$124mil (RM386mil) package supporting cooperation with Asean on security, climate and health efforts, as Canberra pushes for ties with the regional bloc to be upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Speaking on the second of three days of virtual meetings between Asean leaders and those of their key partners from the region, Morrison added that the growth of Asean’s 10 member states underpins regional stability and Australia’s prosperity.
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