Current and forthcoming events

• 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".

• 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.

• 3rd ASEM Education Ministers' Meeting
  09 May 2011 to 10 May 2011
  Copenhagen, Denmark
  The 3rd ASEM Education Ministers' Meeting will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark on 9-10 May 2011. More information will be posted once it is available.

Past events

• 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.

• 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