Busan, Nov. 25 -- President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has drawn focus to three steps deemed necessary for ASEAN member countries and Korea to face global recession and challenges that lie ahead.

"The global economic recession could destroy the global economic and financial system and create a sense of distrust toward world economic institutions," Jokowi stated while speaking at the ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ASEAN-RoK) CEO Summit in Busan, South Korea, on Monday.

He expressed optimism that ASEAN member countries and South Korea would be adept at facing the challenges and making breakthroughs to stall a further plunge in the regional economy.

The president noted that the first of the three steps prioritized quality infrastructure development....