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PresenterPresenter: : LAngsith THANASOUK (GMPA LAngsith THANASOUK (GMPA –– GSPA GSPA –– SNU on SNU on 0202..0505..20122012))

Outline of PresentationOutline of Presentation1 OverviewOverview

2 ASEM MembersASEM Members

3 ASEM logo and SignificantASEM logo and Significant

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AchievementsAchievements

MeetingsMeetings5

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MeetingsMeetings

ASEM ASEM 996

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ASEM ASEM 99

References and DiscussionsReferences and Discussions

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References and DiscussionsReferences and Discussions

I. OverviewI. Overview

The AsiaThe Asia––Europe MeetingEurope Meeting (ASEM)(ASEM) was officially establishedwas officially establishedThe AsiaThe Asia Europe Meeting Europe Meeting (ASEM)(ASEM) was officially established was officially established in in 1996 1996 at the first summit in at the first summit in BangkokBangkok. .

ASEM is an ASEM is an InterregionalInterregional forum which consists of the Europforum which consists of the European Commission, the ean Commission, the 27 27 members of the European Unionmembers of the European Union(EU), the thirteen members of the (EU), the thirteen members of the ASEAN + ASEAN + 3 3 regional grouregional grouping India, Mongolia, and Pakistanping India, Mongolia, and Pakistan, and , and 3 3 Countries as Countries as A t li R i d N Z l dA t li R i d N Z l dAustralia, Russia and New ZealandAustralia, Russia and New Zealand..

The initial ASEM partnership in The initial ASEM partnership in 1996 1996 consisted of consisted of 15 15 EU EU member states and member states and 7 7 ASEAN member states plus China, ASEAN member states plus China, Republic of Korea Japan and the European CommissionRepublic of Korea Japan and the European Commission

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Republic of Korea, Japan and the European Commission.Republic of Korea, Japan and the European Commission.

ASEM

TheThe ASEMASEM dialoguedialogue addressesaddresses political,political, economiceconomicTheThe AS MAS M dialoguedialogue addressesaddresses political,political, economiceconomicandand culturalcultural issues,issues, withwith thethe objectiveobjective ofofstrengtheningstrengthening thethe relationshiprelationship betweenbetween ourour twotwostrengtheningstrengthening thethe relationshiprelationship betweenbetween ourour twotworegions,regions, inin aa spiritspirit ofof mutualmutual respectrespect andand equalequalpartnershippartnershippartnershippartnership..

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ASEM

The main components of the ASEM processThe main components of the ASEM processThe main components of the ASEM process, The main components of the ASEM process, which has so far been loosely organized, include:which has so far been loosely organized, include:

political dialogue political dialogue security and the economysecurity and the economyeducation and cultureeducation and cultureeducation and cultureeducation and culture

And so called And so called 3 3 pillarspillars

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II. ASEM Members

ASEM currently has ASEM currently has 48 48 partners: partners: 46 46 countries and countries and 2 2 international organizations. international organizations. The partners are Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei The partners are Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei

l l i C b di Chi C C hl l i C b di Chi C C hDarussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, Czech Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece Hungary India Indonesia Ireland Italy JapanGreece Hungary India Indonesia Ireland Italy JapanGreece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Laos, Latvia, Lithonia, Luxembourg, Republic of Korea, Laos, Latvia, Lithonia, Luxembourg, Malaysia Malta Mongolia Myanmar Netherlands NewMalaysia Malta Mongolia Myanmar Netherlands NewMalaysia, Malta, Mongolia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Malaysia, Malta, Mongolia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Rumania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, European Commission and ASEAN Secretariat.European Commission and ASEAN Secretariat.

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ASEM Members MapASEM Members Map

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Enlargementg

2010 2010 (+(+33) = ) = 4848

2007 2007 (( 66) ) 45452007 2007 (+(+66) = ) = 4545

2004 2004 (+(+10 10 New EU, New EU, 3 3 New ASEAN) = New ASEAN) = 3939

1996 1996 (+(+15 15 EU, EU, EU, EU, 7 7 ASEAN and ASEAN+ASEAN and ASEAN+33))2626

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1996 1996 (( 15 15 EU, EU, EU, EU, 7 7 ASEAN and ASEANASEAN and ASEAN 33))2626

III. ASEM logo and SignificantIII. ASEM logo and Significantg gg g

ASEM logo expresses the idea of interaction between Europe ASEM logo expresses the idea of interaction between Europe ASEM logo expresses the idea of interaction between Europe ASEM logo expresses the idea of interaction between Europe and Asia through the intertwined forms of an Asian brushand Asia through the intertwined forms of an Asian brush--stroke and a simplified roman "E". These also combine to form stroke and a simplified roman "E". These also combine to form letter "A" and "E", letter "A" and "E", symbolisingsymbolising Asia and Europe. The logo Asia and Europe. The logo represents two different yet intertwined cultures of East and represents two different yet intertwined cultures of East and West seeking ways to come together to interact The West seeking ways to come together to interact The colourscolours of of

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West seeking ways to come together to interact. The West seeking ways to come together to interact. The colourscolours of of the logo the logo -- blue and red blue and red -- represent Europe and Asia respectably.represent Europe and Asia respectably.

IV. AchievementsA Dialogue FacilitatorA P li M ki L b tA Policy-Making LaboratoryManaging Growing Europe-Asia Relations

Asia-Europe Cooperation Framework 2000 ASEM established the Asia-Europe Cooperation Framework (AECF) was adopted at the ASEM 3 Summit in Seoul, Korea (20-21 Oct. 2000) to set the vision, Principles, Objectives, Priorities and mechanisms for the ASEM process for the first decade of the new millennium.

Key Characteristics Key characteristics of the ASEM process include:• Informality;Informality;• Multi-dimensionality;• Emphasis on equal partnership;• Dual focus on high level and people to people

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• Dual focus on high-level and people-to-people.

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V. Meetingsg

ASEM Summit is held every second year in Asia and ASEM Summit is held every second year in Asia and Europe alternatively. This is the highest level of decision Europe alternatively. This is the highest level of decision making body in the process. making body in the process.

B id th tt d f th H d f St t B id th tt d f th H d f St t Besides the attendance of the Heads of State or Besides the attendance of the Heads of State or Government from Asia and Europe, the Summit also Government from Asia and Europe, the Summit also features accompanying ministers Head of the European features accompanying ministers Head of the European features accompanying ministers, Head of the European features accompanying ministers, Head of the European Commission and the SecretaryCommission and the Secretary--General of ASEAN. The General of ASEAN. The dates and venues of the ASEM Summits which had been dates and venues of the ASEM Summits which had been held since the establishment of ASEM are as:held since the establishment of ASEM are as:

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ASEM SUMMITs

The The summitssummits, attended by the heads of state and , attended by the heads of state and yygovernment of respective members, have been held in:government of respective members, have been held in:•• ASEM ASEM 11: March : March 11––22, , 19961996, Bangkok, Thailand;, Bangkok, Thailand;

ll d d dd d d•• ASEM ASEM 22: April : April 33––44, , 19981998, London, United Kingdom;, London, United Kingdom;•• ASEM ASEM 33: October : October 2020––2121, , 20002000, Seoul, ROK;, Seoul, ROK;•• ASEM ASEM 44: September : September 2222 2424 20022002 Copenhagen Denmark; Copenhagen Denmark;•• ASEM ASEM 44: September : September 2222--2424, , 20022002, Copenhagen, Denmark;, Copenhagen, Denmark;•• ASEM ASEM 55: October : October 88--99, , 20042004, Hanoi, Vietnam;, Hanoi, Vietnam;•• ASEM ASEM 66: September : September 1010––1111, , 20062006, Helsinki, Finland;, Helsinki, Finland;ASEM ASEM 66: September : September 1010 1111, , 20062006, Helsinki, Finland;, Helsinki, Finland;•• ASEM ASEM 77: October : October 2424––2525, , 20082008, Beijing, China;, Beijing, China;•• ASEM ASEM 88: October : October 55--66, , 20102010, Brussels, Belgium., Brussels, Belgium.gg

Next summit to be held: ASEM Next summit to be held: ASEM 99: November : November 55––66, , 2012 2012

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@ Vientiane, Laos.@ Vientiane, Laos.

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VI. ASEM 9Throughout these years, ASEM has gone through the period of complex and rapid changes. It has faced with many challenges such as climate change, economic and financial crisis, high prices of food and energy, natural disasters, outbreak of infectious diseases and others, which have negatively impacted the socio-economic development of the two regions. Despite the challenges, today ASEM remains relevant and continues to be an important forum for ASEM partners to share their thoughts exchange views and explore ways and means in promoting bettershare their thoughts, exchange views and explore ways and means in promoting better understanding and enhancing cooperation between Asia and Europe and in addressing the various challenges.

The 9th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit or ASEM 9 will be held on 5 - 6 November 2012 in Vientiane, Lao PDR under the theme: “Friends for Peace, Partners for Prosperity”. It will provide yet another important occasion for Leaders of Asia and Europe to discuss regional and international issues of common interest and concern, including, among others, food and energy security, issues of common interest and concern, including, among others, food and energy security,sustainable development, financial and economic crisis, climate change, natural disaster response, socio-cultural cooperation and future direction of ASEM.

Besides the hosting of ASEM 9, the Lao PDR will also organise other important ASEM sideline events, namely Asia-Europe People’s Forum(AEPF), Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership Meeting (ASEP) and for leaders of Asia-Europe Business Forum (AEBF) in

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Vientiane in 2012. The Government and multi-ethnic people of the Lao PDR feel honored to be entrusted to host the ASEM 9 and related events and are looking forward to warmly welcoming all ASEM Leaders and delegates to Vientiane in 2012.

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M i fM i fMore info.More info.Information from the coordinators: ASIA ASIA –Laos, Pakistan and EUROPEEUROPE – European Commission and Denmark;htt // i f b d /http://www.aseminfoboard.org/upco;Ming-events/even/344-asem-9-summit.html;http://www asem9 la;

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