ASEAN Choose Japan For Partner

ASEAN countries agreed to develop together into the center of world economic growth. To that end, ASEAN chose Japan as the country's strategic partner. Although the Japanese economy is on the rise after the earthquake and tsunami, Sakura is committed to spurring economic growth in ASEAN.

Thus the results of a meeting of economic ministers of ASEAN and Japan, which was held in Kuala Lumpur last week. Japan led by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry to bring 70 businessmen.

"They want to affirm its commitment to ASEAN is not reduced even though their economy is on the rise," said Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said here on Monday (11 / 7).

According to him, the meeting discussed three important issues that ASEAN could develop into a center of world economic growth. First, acceleration of infrastructure development both hardware and software, such as physical facilities and broadband networks. Second, the elimination of non-tariff barriers as well as the equalization standard, both goods and services. Third, the reduction of exhaust emissions and the application of the concept of reuse, reduce, and recycle.

Let's say, the role of ASEAN Japan's economy is huge. "We continue to view Japan as a strategic partner in the middle of the growing role of China and India. The dialogue is clearly felt the spirit together, to meet new economic growth centers in Asia," he explained.