He also said that natural disasters, depletion of natural resources and poverty are threatening sustainable growth and living conditions across Asia.

He urged APA members to step up cooperation in dealing with such problems to stimulate peace and prosperity.

The Vietnamese delegation took part in various activities at the meeting, including sessions of the executive board and committees, plenary sessions, debates on bills on cooperation between the APA and other multilateral organizations, and discussions focusing on the global financial crisis, climate change, and fighting poverty, corruption, and terrorism.

Source: VNA