Calling for cooperation among Asia Pacific countries to tackle the global economic uncertainty, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the vast growth potential of India and these nations can be realised only by inculcating a "cooperative temper".     

Addressing the 8th East Asia Summit in Brunei, Dr Singh said the meeting is taking place at a time "when the need for collective action, cooperation and collaboration in the Asia Pacific region has never been felt more acutely."    

"Global economic uncertainty and political turmoil in other parts of the world have impacted countries in our region equally. "In addition, this vast region faces challenges arising not only from its diversity, but also from differences. Clearly, the potential of unprecedented prosperity for our peoples can be realised only by inculcating a cooperative temper," the prime minister said.