Kuala Lampur, April 16 --  

SINGAPORE, April 16 - Singapore has underscored energy security as an urgent priority for Asian countries amid the ongoing West Asia conflicts, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. 

The message was conveyed when Wong joined fellow regional leaders at a virtual Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Plus Summit convened by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday.

In a Facebook post, Wong emphasised that Asia is particularly exposed, given its heavy reliance on imported energy that flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

"AZEC members agreed to step up efforts to strengthen the region's energy resilience-by diversifying sources, securing supply chains, and deepening cooperation amo...