European leaders seek Asian support on debt crisis

Dozens of European and Asian leaders will gather in impoverished Laos on Monday for a major summit set to be dominated by the eurozone debt crisis and growing territorial tensions in the region.

Top European officials including French President Francois Hollande and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti are due to spearhead efforts to reassure Asia that the long-running eurozone crisis is finally coming under control.

The diplomatic offensive is seen as a sign of the growing importance that debt-laden Europe places on Asia's fast-growing economies, and its desire to counter increased US engagement in the region.

"We believe Asia is more important every day in terms of...

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European leaders are looking to Asia for help easing the economic crisis. The growing Asia market could be an important factor in boosting the economy in the both regions.