Asean not interested in doing business with single major power exclusively: George Yeo


Yeo underscored the role that the Asean can play in global affairs by helping to break down barriers and facilitate discussions. - ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits TImes/Asia News Network): It would be a mistake to think that Asean is interested in doing business with any one major power exclusively, said former Singapore foreign minister George Yeo on Tuesday (Jan 10).

Highlighting how diversification is important for the region and its continued growth, he said: “When other big powers see their presence in South-East Asia as a zero-sum game, they are making a very big mistake.

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