WTO warns of rising protectionism

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The head of the World Trade Organisation has warned that protectionism could affect economic growth in Asia.

Pascal Lamy, the WTO Director-General, said deepening trade ties within Asia is the key to sustaining the region's economic performance.

The BBC's Sharanjit Leyl, asked him if the current global economic problems would see a reversal of free-trade thinking and a rise in protectionist measures.

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