More trade to realise full Asia-Africa potential: Joko
New business council will be set up to build networks and help firms expand
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Jakarta
BOTH Asia and Africa may be doing well in terms of economic growth in recent years, but the two regions have yet to realise their full potential as they continue to grapple with issues such as poverty, conflict and high inflation.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who made these points at the opening of a business forum in Jakarta on Tuesday, also called on Asian and African countries to develop systems, rules and regulations that are more friendly to businesses.
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