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Current and forthcoming events

  • 4th ASEM Environment Ministers' Meeting
    15 May 2012 to 31 May 2012
    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
    The 4th ASEM Environment Ministers' Meeting will focus on Sustainable Management of Water and Forest. More information will be posted once it is available.

  • 5th ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting
    01 Sep 2012 to 30 Sep 2012
    Yogyakarta, Indonesia
    The 5th ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting (ASEM CMM) will focus on "Managing Heritage Cities for a Sustainable Future", to be hosted by the Republic of Indonesia.

  • 4th ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers' Conference
    01 Oct 2012 to 31 Oct 2012
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    The Government of Vietnam will host the 4th ASEM LEMC in Hanoi (October 2012) under the title, "Social protection and employment - a key to inclusive growth".

  • 4th ASEM Education Ministers' Meeting
    01 May 2013 to 31 May 2013
    Malaysia
    The 4th ASEM Meeting of Ministers of Education (ASEMME) will be hosted by Malaysia in May 2013. More information will be posted once it is available.

Past events

  • 2nd ASEM Transport Ministers' Meeting and Transport Development Forum
    24 Oct 2011 to 25 Oct 2011
    Chengdu, China
    The 2nd ASEM Transport Ministers' Meeting carried the theme, "Asia-Europe Connect: Green, Secure and Efficient". The ASEM Transport Ministers' Meeting is a high-level dialogue between the transport sectors of partners in the two continents under the framework of ASEM. It is of far-reaching significance to the materialization of the initiatives put forward by the leaders, deepen the transport cooperation among Asian and European countries, and the common development and prosperity of the two continents.

  • 10th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Working Together on Non-Traditional Security Challenges
    06 Jun 2011 to 07 Jun 2011
    Godollő, Hungary
    The 10th ASEM FMM will be held in the Royal Palace of Godollő, near the Hungarian capital Budapest. The theme will be on "Working Together on Non-Traditional Security Challenges", and will focus on cooperation in the fields of non-traditional security challenges, such as natural disasters, terrorism, the spread of weapons of mass destruction, illegal arms trafficking and organised crime, and migration departing from crisis points.

  • 3rd ASEM Education Ministers' Meeting
    09 May 2011 to 10 May 2011
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    The Third Meeting of the Ministers for Education of the ASEM countries was hosted by Denmark in Copenhagen on 9 and 10 May 2011. The meeting was attended by 160 participants from 40 ASEM member countries and chaired by the Danish Minister for Education.

  • 3rd ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers' Conference
    12 Dec 2010 to 14 Dec 2010
    Leiden, The Netherlands
    The ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers’ Conference aims to exchange views and experiences between Labour and Employment Ministers of the ASEM member countries. The third meeting will be hosted by the Dutch Ministry of Labour and Social Policy in Leiden, the Netherlands and will be co-sponsored by the European Commission. The third ASEM LEMC will build on the achievements of the ASEM dialogue in the employment and social area, and will focus on how to turn the financial and economic crisis into an opportunity for creating jobs and strengthening social development at the global level. More information will be posted once it is available.

  • 4th ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting
    08 Sep 2010 to 10 Sep 2010
    Poznan, Poland
    The ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting (CMM) will bring together the Cultural Ministers from ASEM partner countries to discuss various issues pertaining cultural diversity and co-operation between Asia and Europe. The Meeting will focus on the theme, "Heritage and the Challenges of the Present".

  • 9th ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting
    17 Apr 2010 to 18 Apr 2010
    Madrid, Spain
    The 9th ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting was held in Madrid, Spain on 17-18 April 2010. The meeting discussed how Asia and Europe have been affected by the global downturn, the measures taken by ASEM members, the current uneven improvements in economies, and possible exit strategies from various stimulus packages enacted during the recent financial crisis.

  • 7th ASEM Economic Ministers' Meeting
    01 Jan 2010 to 30 Jun 2010
    TBC
    More information will be posted once it is available.

  • 1st ASEM Meeting of the Ministers of Interior on Irregular Migration
    01 Jan 2010 to 30 Jun 2010
    Bucharest, Romania
    More information will be posted once it is available.

  • 1st ASEM Transport Ministers' Meeting
    19 Oct 2009 to 20 Oct 2009
    Vilnius, Lithuania
    This inaugural ASEM Ministers' Meeting on transportation, an initiative hosted by Lithuania, will focus on meeting challenges raised by unprecedented growth of trade and movement of people between Europe and Asia, as well as finding solutions for balancing freight transport flows in both regions.

  • First ASEM Ministerial Conference on Energy Security
    17 Jun 2009 to 18 Jun 2009
    Brussels, Belgium
    As energy security and the sustainable use of energy resources become increasingly important global issues, the inaugural Ministers meeting in this field will explore an agenda for future dialogue and possible opportunities for practical co-operation in ASEM.

  • 9th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting
    25 May 2009 to 26 May 2009
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in addition to pursuing the ASEM dialogue under the first and third pillars (political dialogue, co-operation in other areas), is also responsible for the overall co-ordination of the ASEM process.

  • 2nd ASEM Education Ministers' Meeting
    14 May 2009 to 15 May 2009
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    Built upon the outcomes from the inaugural meeting in Berlin, this second meeting will further discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in higher education by forging strategic partnerships between Asia and Europe.

  • 2nd ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting
    13 Oct 2008 to 15 Oct 2008
    Bali, Indonesia
    This high-level meeting is to build upon the results of the First ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting in Postdam, Germany in 2006.

  • 8th ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting (FinMM)
    16 Jun 2008
    Jeju Island, Korea
    This meeting is part of a continuous discussion and cooperation on matters of common interest, in such fields as exchanging views concerning the global economic outlook, the more effective implementation of existing supervisory principles and regulations in the financial sector, combating money laundering, and strengthening cooperation in the field of customs.

  • 1st ASEM Ministerial Meeting on Education and Qualification
    05 May 2008 to 06 May 2008
    Berlin, Germany
    The meeting reflects ASEM partners' attention on the important role of education and training for qualified human resources in ASEM countries.

  • 3rd ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting
    21 Apr 2008 to 24 Apr 2008
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Cultural Ministers from ASEM partner countries discussed various issues pertaining cultural diversity and co-operation between Asia and Europe.

  • 1st Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Ministerial Meeting and Trade and Investment Fair
    29 Oct 2007 to 01 Nov 2007
    Beijing/Qingdao, China
    Acknowledging the special needs of small and medium sized enterprises, ASEM leaders expressed the need for initiatives designed to foster full participation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the ASEM process.

  • 8th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting
    28 May 2007 to 29 May 2007
    Hamburg, Germany
    ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in addition to pursuing the ASEM dialogue under the first and third pillars (political dialogue, co-operation in other areas), is also responsible for the overall coordination of the ASEM process.

  • 3rd ASEM Environment Ministers' Meeting
    23 Apr 2007 to 26 Apr 2007
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    Among the common priorities to be discussed during ASEM Environment Ministers' Meeting are sustainable developments, climate change and the protection of environment.

  • ASEM ICT Ministerial Meeting (High-level Conference on the Application of ICT in Human Resources Development and Capacity Building)
    30 Nov 2006 to 01 Dec 2006
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    Hosted by Ministry of Posts and Telematics (MPT), Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

  • 1st ASEM Labour Ministers' Conference
    03 Sep 2006 to 05 Sep 2006
    Berlin, Germany
    Germany is pleased and honoured to host the first exchange views and experience of ASEM labour and emploment ministers. The Conference is an important element in the architecture of the ASEM Summit 6 which is organised by Finland. The two-day conference will be held under the heading of "More and Better Jobs - Working Jointly to Strengthen the Social Dimension of Globalisation". For details, please obtain the background paper on our document section.

  • ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting (FinMM) 7
    08 Apr 2006 to 09 Apr 2006
    Vienna, Austria
    Austria is proud to host this meeting during its EU presidency in 2006. For more information please visit the official website at www.asem2006fmm.at which contains updated information on the 2006 Meeting as well as the ASEM Finance Deputies meeting. It also provides information on how to accredit for the meeting, the latest press releases, speeches and ASEM related interviews.

  • 6th Economic Ministers' Meeting
    16 Sep 2005 to 17 Sep 2005
    Rotterdam, the Netherlands Details at http://www.asem-emm6.com
    6th Economic Ministers' Meeting. Details at its official website http://www.asem-emm6.com

  • ASEM Finance Ministers Meeting (FinMM) 6
    25 Jun 2005 to 26 Jun 2005
    Tianjin, China
    ASEM Finance Ministers Meeting (FinMM) 6

  • 2nd ASEM Cultural Ministers' Meeting
    06 Jun 2005 to 11 Jun 2005
    Paris, France
    The 2nd ASEM Cultural Ministers Meeting was held in Paris, France in 2005. With the theme, "Cultural Diversity: Opportunities and Challenges - ASEM's long-term plan", Culture Ministers adopted the "Action Plan of Culture Ministers" that envisaged the encouragement of cultural interactions among the peoples of Asia and Europe at all levels.

  • Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM 7 )
    06 May 2005 to 07 May 2005
    Kyoto, Japan
    Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM 7 )

  • ASEM Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM 6)
    17 Apr 2004 to 18 Apr 2004
    Kildare, Ireland
    ASEM Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM 6)

  • 1st ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting
    03 Dec 2003 to 03 Dec 2003
    Beijing, China
    Originally entitled, ASEM Conference on Cultures and Civilization, the inaugural 1st ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting took place in Beijing, China in 2003. Culture Ministers from ASEM partner countries discussed issues of cultural diversity in Asia and Europe.

  • 2nd ASEM Environment Ministers' Meeting
    12 Oct 2003 to 13 Oct 2003
    Lecce, Italy
    The 2nd ASEM Environment Ministers' Meeting was held in Lecce, Italy on 13 October 2003 under the chairmanship of Mr. Altero Matteoli, Minister for the Environment and Territory of the Republic of Italy. Ministers underlined the fact that ASEM partners are facing common challenges and that addressing global environmental problems requires strengthening international cooperation toward sustainable development.

  • ASEM Economic Ministers' Meeting (EMM) 5
    23 Jul 2003 to 24 Jul 2003
    Dalian, China
    EMM 5

  • ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting FMM 5
    23 Jul 2003 to 24 Jul 2003
    Bali, Indonesia
    Foreign Ministers' Meeting

  • ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting (FinMM) 5
    05 Jul 2003 to 06 Jul 2003
    Bali, Indonesia
    ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting (FinMM) 5

  • 1st ASEM Environment Ministers' Meeting
    17 Jan 2002 to 17 Jan 2002
    Beijing, China
    Ministers conducted an in-depth and constructive exchange on issues ranging from the promotion of environmental partnership among ASEM, international environmental issues, preparation for the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD), to options for future dialogue on environmental matters within ASEM.

 

 

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