UK is extensively involved in Southeast Asia: Speech by Scott Wightman
British High Commissioner to Singapore, Scott Wightman, in his ASEAN speech talked about maintaining UK-Southeast Asian ties through prosperity and security. Published 18 July 2018 From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Scott Wightman Southeast Asia is among the most dynamic regions of the world. In 2016, taken together, the economies of ASEAN contributed more to global growth than anywhere else. It has a young population. It is ethnically, religiously, linguistically and economically incredibly diverse. It lies at the heart of global trade routes and finds itself courted by the two most powerful countries on Earth. So any nation with global interests needs to be focused on what is happening in this region. Any nation with global interests needs to be present and engaged in this region. It needs to be developing stronger partnerships in Southeast Asia, working with Governments to help them address emerging challenges, promoting more business, research and