Singapore FM: Persisting regional integration crucial amid economic downturn

Xinhua, 26 Feb 2009, Gao Chuan

SINGAPORE, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's Foreign Minister George Yeo has said that all countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should persist regional integration despite their domestic difficulties amid the current global economic crisis.

In an exclusive interview with Xinhua ahead of the 14th ASEAN summit, Yeo said that ASEAN countries must be determined to implement decisions and ensure compliance.

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