G-15 summit opens

President Suharto of Indonesia, Alberto Fujimori of Peruand Liamine Zeroual of Algeria Were also set to give speeches focusing on Asia, Latin America and Africa respectively.

India is being represented by Vice-President Krishankant.Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas, whose country is witnessing bloody riots as a result of the financial turmoil, called for closer South-South relations namely joint ventures and vigorous trade between G-15 members.quot;Our agenda of position in this summit is to secure concrete South-South cooperation to enhance trade and joint ventures,quot; Alatassaid in a statement to state television broadcast shortly before the start of the summit.

quot;Without such concrete and effective effort we will not be able to make use of the potential which we all possess,quot; Alatas added.