East Asia will play a critical role in driving global economic recovery and the reform of global governance, government and financial-sector leaders agreed in the opening session of the 18th World Economic Forum on East Asia.

Ahn Ho-Young, G20 Sherpa and Deputy Minister for Trade of the Republic of Korea, noted that in order to achieve this, significant coordination that builds on what the G20 has achieved so far since leaders met in Washington DC last year and in London in April will be required.

For more, watch the session and read the press release.