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Jordan's King Abdullah II said here Wednesday the South-South partnership has been more central to the global economy and security.
"Coexistence, mutual respect and solidarity are our heritage. And today, it is the path to our strength and future, a future of security and peace, a future of strengthened development, growth and prosperity," the king said while addressing the Asian-African Summit 2015.
He said Asian-African countries must be champions of inclusion, creating new opportunities for young people and giving everyone a stake in a peaceful society.
The king stressed the importance of united efforts in counter- terrorism actions, saying "The South-South partnership can and must also help address the economic conditions that extremists exploit."
He hailed the summit of Asian-African leaders for creating new avenues for economic growth, development and opportunity.
He said the first Asian-African Conference held 60 years ago, also known as the Bandung Conference, gave a new voice to emerging nations.
"Its work created the basis for the Non-Aligned Movement and its steadfast principles: equality among nations, full dignity and rights for all peoples, cooperation for development and global justice."
With these gains, said the king, there come new challenges, new threats and new expectations.
"To meet them, the Bandung principles remain vital," he said.
Leaders and representatives from some 100 countries are attending the Asian-African Conference and related events, including the summit.
These events run through April 24, when the leaders are to attend the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Asian- African Conference. Enditem
