Illustrative image (Source: Internet) Hanoi (VNA)– Philippine Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Manuel Teehankee has underlinedthat the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) is an important dialogue platform because itfocuses on the challenges facing Asia and how Asia can contribute to worldprosperity.
Speaking to themedia on April 6 ahead of the forum, to be held in Hainan island of China onApril 8-11, the official highlighted the significance of the event at a timewhen the international economy is facing certain challenges.
He held that theforum’s role is crucial in ensuring that Asia is at the forefront of economicgrowth and assures to the Asian peoples a unified approach to economicdevelopment, towards the target of inclusive growth and zero poverty for all ofAsia.
Themed "An Openand Innovative Asia for a World of Greater Prosperity," this year, the BFAexpects to draw over 2,000 delegates, including many heads of states, includingPhilippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee HsienLoong and the Netherlands’ PM Mark Rutte, along with the United NationsSecretary General Antonio Guterres and International Monetary Fund’SDirector-General Christian Lagarde.
Formed in 2001, theBFA aims to facilitate Asia-Pacific economic cooperation to support thesustainable development of economies in the region and the world.-VNA
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