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Oli says poverty an affront to Asia
Calls for broader cooperation among Asian countries for shared benefitsSanjeev Giri
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday stressed on the need of creating a broader cooperation model among the Asian nations that will enable free flow of ideas and create a win-win situation for all the nations with integrated and shared benefits in the region.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Boao forum for Asia in Hainan province of China, PM Oli called for the shared growth of Asian countries.
“Asia is emerging as the powerhouse of global economy and the world is closely watching Asian countries,” he said. “The markets are flourishing, industries are growing, jobs (are) being created and many of the Asians have been lifted out of the poverty. Yet, the vicious circle of poverty still stares at courtyard of Asia,” added Oli, identifying poverty as a challenge to be dealt with by a number of Asian nations.
Stating that peace and poverty cannot go together, growth of Asia must not be narrow in dimension, rise of Asia must not be extractive in approach and ascent of Asia must not be fragile in structure, PM Oli said: “Responsibility lies on us to approve a vision to rise above these challenges.”
Oli added that the pursuit of common destiny will be of no use if anyone in the region (Asia) is left behind.
PM Oli is the third Nepali leader to address the annual Boao Forum.
Earlier the late king Birendra Bir Bikram Shah and former president Ram Baran Yadav participated in the forum.
Stating that Nepal recently promulgated a new constitution, in line with the aspirations of the people, Oli thanked the Asian nations for supporting the landmark endeavour of Nepal. “I thank all the Asian nations for supporting a landmark endeavour,” Oli said.
Addressing the ceremony, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, also stressed on the need of enhancing regional cooperation among Asian countries and creating a community of shared future for Asia.
“Asian countries must have confidence and work together in solidarity,” he said.
"Asia is emerging as the powerhouse of global economy. Yet, the vicious circle of poverty still stares at courtyard of Asia"
-PM KP Sharma Oli