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00:25The world is no longer merely interconnected, it is interdependent on a level that demands
00:45us to rethink what it means to cooperate, collaborate, and co-exist.
00:52Today our charge is clear, transform this interdependence into our greatest strength.
01:00Global disruptions are not a temporary state, they are the new normal.
01:06Epoch economies must shift from reactive measures to proactive and resilient economic cooperation.
01:15We need economic frameworks that aren't merely shock resistant, but shock responsive.
01:22Imagine a trade and investment environment where every epoch economy, whether big or
01:28small, developing or emerging, can absorb shocks and thrive.
01:34That starts with deeper digital integration, robust green finance, and unwavering commitment
01:42to fair, transparent supply chains.
01:46These efforts will empower each of us to weather disruptions and pursue a growth model that
01:52truly supports all economies.
01:55It bears stressing that economic development and progress cannot be viewed purely from
02:01a materialistic paradigm.
02:04We cannot ignore the plight of the poor and the marginalised, the victims of violence,
02:10aggression and persecution, such as the slaughter of innocent lives on account of race or religion
02:18or the genocide perpetrated against the Palestinians.
02:22The world is watching and we cannot afford to hesitate.
02:27Epoch must become the gold standard for global economic cooperation, leading not from behind
02:34the scenes but at the forefront.
02:37By ensuring global governance, building resilience, protecting our vulnerable and the oppressed,
02:44we can offer the world a path forward that is not only prosperous but also sustainable
02:51and just.
02:52Muchas gracias.
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