North Korea missile tests expected to take centre stage as ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting kicks off
05 August 2017 |
11:00 am
ASEAN Foreign ministers have opened a regional meeting in the Philippines capital, stressing the need for partnership. But with North Korea in attendance, its recent missile tests are likely to dominate discussions.
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