Anwar urges Apec members to recognise the potential of non-traditional alliances

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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) must recognise the potential of non-traditional alliances such as the African Union, Latin America and BRICS, according to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.  The Prime Minister told the regional forum comprised of 21 member economies that "partnerships with Asean, the African Union, and cross-border digital networks can redefine our global resilience.”  Read more at https://shorturl.at/ZcnRD  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, must recognize the potential of non-traditional alliances

00:06such as the African Union, Latin America, and BRICS.

00:10Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this at the regional forum that partnerships with ASEAN,

00:17the African Union, and cross-border digital networks can redefine our global resilience.

00:24He adds the partnership will also foster digital cooperation that reflects our values,

00:30creating alternatives to traditional models of development.

00:33Anwar said this during his intervention at the APEC Leaders' Informal Dialogue with guests on Friday,

00:39the penultimate day of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week.

00:43Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said that working in unison, APEC and BRICS

00:48have the opportunity to deliver an inclusive vision for economic growth

00:53that empowers communities across continents.

00:56Anwar said that to protect them, APEC must connect its resources and expertise

01:02to other regions with similarly ambitious goals.

01:05He also said these cross-regional partnerships would allow the APEC economies

01:09to harness the full strength of the collective innovation,

01:12amplifying support for those most in need.

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