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Multilateralism a core factor in ensuring Asean's growth and stability: PM Lee

Asean will work with its external partners to tackle the challenges facing an interdependent and interconnected world, PM Lee Hsien Loong said at the opening ceremony of the Asean Summit on Tuesday (Nov 13).

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