Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), 18-19 October 2018

Summary:

The 12th ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) Summit took place on 18-19 October, bringing together 51 countries, as well as the European Union (EU) and Asian institutions. Under the title 'Global Partners for Global Challenges', leaders addressed some of the world's most pressing issues.

Further information:

The meeting produced results on cooperation between Europe and Asia, covering a wide range of areas. The two sides also decided to launch a new wave of trade and partnership agreements. European and Asian leaders discussed security issues and argued in favour of multilateralism.

Side events like the ASEM business forum and a cultural festival were also held simultaneously.

• Primary Source

Carnegie Europe: Q&A, October 2018: What to Watch at the 2018 Asia-Europe Meeting https://carnegieeurope.eu/2018/10/16/what-to-watch-at-2018-asia-europe-meeting-pub-77506

EU: EEAS: Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the press conference following the Europe-Asia Meeting (ASEM) Summit https://eeas.europa.eu/diplomatic-network/asia-europe-meeting-asem/52467/

EurActiv, 19.10.18: EU-Asia put aside differences to show united front vs Trump https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/eu-asia-put-aside-differences-to-show-united-front-vs-trump/

Modern Diplomacy, 22.10.18: EU-Republic of Korea Summit: Building on a well-established partnership https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2018/10/22/eu-republic-of-korea-summit-building-on-a-well-established-partnership/

New Europe, 22.10.18: EU and Singapore sign free trade agreement https://www.neweurope.eu/article/eu-and-singapore-sign-free-trade-agreement/

European Commission: Press Release, 19.10.18: ASEM Summit: Europe and Asia – Global Partners for Global Challenges http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-18-6136_en.htm

EU: EEAS: News, 19.10.18: EU-ASEAN leaders held high level meeting to enhance cooperation https://eeas.europa.eu/diplomatic-network/asia-europe-meeting-asem/52443/

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