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	Amsterdam Statement on Interfaith Dialogue Posted on: 19 Jun 2008 This is an outcome from the 4th ASEM Interfaith Dialogue, co-organised by the Governments of the Netherlands and Thailand, on 3-5 June 2007 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 1st ASEM Ministerial Meeting on Education and Qualification - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 15 May 2008 This is the outcome from ASEM Conference of Ministers responsible for education, held in Berlin, Germany on 5-6 May 2008. 6th ASEM Conference on Counter-Terrorism - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 13 May 2008 This is the outcome from the sixth installment of ASEM Conference on Counter-Terrorism, which was co-hosted by Spain and Indonesia in Madrid. 11th ASEM Senior Officials Meeting on Trade and Investment - Chair's Statement Posted on: 28 Apr 2008 The Eleventh ASEM Senior Officials Meeting on Trade and Investment (SOMTI 11) was held in Maribor, Slovenia on 15-16 April 2008. The SOMTI was chaired jointly by the Slovenian Presidency of the European Union and the European Commission. Senior Officials from nearly all 45 ASEM partners attended the meeting. This is the document emanating from that Meeting. ASEM Conference - Asia Europe and the Future of Regional Economic Integration - Programme Posted on: 11 Mar 2008 This is the draft programme for the "ASEM Conference - Asia Europe and the Future of Regional Economic Integration" that is to be organised on 15 June 2008 by the European Commission as part of its ASEM Dialogue Facility. ASEM 6 Overview and Report Posted on: 03 Mar 2008 This document, published by Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, gives the broad overview of the ASEM 6. It consists of the Summit's Summary and Evaluation, Road Map from ASEM 5 to ASEM 6 (preparation to the Summit including relevant Ministerial Meetings), the Summit proper (conduct of the Summit, all documents and declarations, ASEM enlargement, as well as press communication) and other related and parallel activities. 6th ASEM Counter-Terrorism Conference - Administrative Circular Posted on: 25 Feb 2008 This document contains administrative details and the venue map of the 6th ASEM Counter-Terrorism Conference (3-4 April 2008, Madrid, Spain), as well as the Official Registration Form. 6th ASEM Counter-Terrorism Conference - Agenda Posted on: 25 Feb 2008 This document contains the full draft agenda of the 6th ASEM Counter-Terrorism Conference (3-4 April 2008, Madrid, Spain) 6th ASEM Counter-Terrorism Conference - Concept Paper Posted on: 25 Feb 2008 This document contains background, objective, and details of the 6th ASEM Counter-Terrorism Conference - Concept Paper (3-4 April 2008, Madrid, Spain) ASEM EU-ADB Joint Conference - Programme Posted on: 21 Feb 2008 This is the Programme for ASEM European Union-Asian Development Bank Joint Conference on the topic of "European and Asian Integration - Achievements and Challenges". For more info, visit the project's page. ASEM Workshop on HIV/AIDS - Newsletter and Report Posted on: 09 Jan 2008 This is the copy of newsletter that acts as the report from Second ASEM workshop on HIV/AIDS will be held on 4-5 June 2007 in Stockholm, Sweden. ASEM 7th Customs DG Commissioner Meeting - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 14 Nov 2007 This document concludes the ASEM 7th Customs DG Commissioner Meeting ASEM 7th Customs DG Commissioner Meeting - Yokohama Declaration Posted on: 14 Nov 2007 The 7th ASEM Customs DG-Commissioner Meeting that was joined by approximately 100 participants from ASEM countries, adopts "Yokohama Declaration" as a future direction of customs. ASEM Workshop on Avian Influenza Control - Concept Paper Posted on: 28 Sep 2007 This concept paper contains the objectives, topics tentative programme and other practical matters relating to the ASEM Workshop on Avian Influenza Control, to be organised on 12-14 November 2007 in Beijing, China. SOMTI 10 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Aug 2007 Qing Dao, China, 18-19 July 2005 Conclusion from Employment Workshops Related to the Restoration of Cultural Heritage and the Environment Posted on: 27 Jul 2007 The ASEM Initiative "Training Workshops related to the CulturalHeritageRestoration and the Environment" was held in Spain on 14 and 15 June 2007. The event was co-chaired by Spain and the Philippines and co-sponsored by Indonesia. More than 50 ASEM countries participated and agreed upon these conclusions derived from the two days� work involved in the Initiative. Nanjing Statement on Interfaith Dialogue Posted on: 26 Jun 2007 This is the output of the Third ASEM Interfaith Dialogue, co-organised by China and Italy, on 19-21 June 2007 at Nanjing, China. 8th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting - Welcome Remarks by German Foreign Minister Posted on: 08 Jun 2007 This is the welcoming remarks by Foreign Minister Dr. Steinmeier at the reception on 28th May for Heads of Delegation, welcoming in particular the new ASEM partners to Hamburg and elaborating on the characteristics of the ASEM process. 8th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting - Article by German Foreign Minister Posted on: 08 Jun 2007 This is a newspaper article written by Foreign Minister Dr. Steinmeier on the occassion of 8th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in the historic town hall of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. 8th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting - Interview of German Foreign Minister Posted on: 08 Jun 2007 This is an interview of Foreign Minister Dr. Steinmeier on the occassion of 8th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in the historic town hall of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. 8th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Jun 2007 This is the final Chairman's statement of 8th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in the historic town hall of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. In this document, the ASEM Foreign Ministers underline the need for a global and comprehensive post‑2012 climate regime, in accordance with the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities. The statement acknowledged the role played by targets in improving investment security for renewable energies and energy efficiency. Workshop on HIV-AIDS - Newsletter (note: large file) Posted on: 22 May 2007 This is the copy of newsletter on the HIV-AIDS, to be circulated prior and at the second ASEM workshop on HIV/AIDS will be held on 4-5 June 2007 in Stockholm, Sweden. Workshop on HIV-AIDS - Study Visit Posted on: 22 May 2007 The document contains details of the Study Visit as one of the highlights of the second ASEM workshop on HIV/AIDS will be held on 4-5 June 2007 in Stockholm, Sweden. Workshop on HIV-AIDS - Programme Posted on: 22 May 2007 The document contains 2-day programme of the second ASEM workshop on HIV/AIDS will be held on 4-5 June 2007 in Stockholm, Sweden. Workshop on HIV-AIDS - Information Posted on: 22 May 2007 The document contains brief information and invitation to apply to the second ASEM workshop on HIV/AIDS will be held on 4-5 June 2007 in Stockholm, Sweden. 5th ASEM Conference on Counter-Terrorism - Chair's Summary Posted on: 18 May 2007 Summary of the Chair (H.E. Mr. Akio Suda, Ambassador in charge of International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation, Japan) of the Fifth ASEM Conference on Counter-Terrorism, held in Tokyo (Japan) on 15-16 May 2007. Employment Workshops 2007 - Draft Programme Posted on: 15 May 2007 This is the Draft Programme for Employment Workshops Related to the Restoration of Cultural Heritage and the Environment (14-15 Jun 2007 - Madrid, Spain) Employment Workshops 2007 - Concept Paper Posted on: 15 May 2007 This is the Concept Paper for Employment Workshops Related to the Restoration of Cultural Heritage and the Environment (14-15 Jun 2007 - Madrid, Spain) Declaration of the 3rd ASEM Environment Ministers' Meeting Posted on: 27 Apr 2007 The 3rd ASEM Environment Ministers' Meeting took place on 24 to 26 April 2007 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The process started by a preparatory meeting at senior official level in Jakarta on 6 to 7 March 2007 (hosted by Indonesia). The second preparatory meeting at senior official level took place in Copenhagen on 23 April 2007. This document is the Ministerial Declaration of the 3rd ASEM Environment Ministers' Meeting. ASEM Working Group on Intellectual Property: Meeting on Geographical Indications - Joint co-Chairman Statement Posted on: 07 Nov 2006 Following the resolution of the 5th ASEM Economic Ministerial Meeting, promoting Geographical Indications (GI) protection in the world specially in Asia and Europe, Thailand and France as co-facilitators of ASEM working group on IPR organise a meeting on GI in Bangkok on June 30th. This document reflects, among others, key points resulted from that meeting. ASEM Working Group on Intellectual Property: Meeting on Geographical Indications - Presentation 8 Posted on: 07 Nov 2006 Title: "Proposal for Promotion of the Protection of Geographical Indications", presented by: Mr. Tran Viet Hung (Deputy Director General, National Office of Intellectual Property, Vietnam) ASEM Working Group on Intellectual Property: Meeting on Geographical Indications - Presentation 7 Posted on: 07 Nov 2006 Title: "Geographical Indications: A Business Opportunity and a Rural Development Tool", presented by: Mr. Daniel Boissieres (Head of Unit Cooperation and Bilateral Relations, Ministry of Agriculture and Fishery, France) ASEM Working Group on Intellectual Property: Meeting on Geographical Indications - Presentation 5 Posted on: 07 Nov 2006 Title: "GI's Playing an Important Role in Rural Development", presented by: Mr. Liang Sen (Civil Servart, Trademark Office, China) ASEM Working Group on Intellectual Property: Meeting on Geographical Indications - Presentation 4 Posted on: 07 Nov 2006 Title: "The International Aspects on the Extension of GI Protection: TRIPs Standard and New Development for Protecting GI", presented by Dr. Tanapoj Ekkayokkaya (Intellectual Property and Development Division, Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce, Thailand) ASEM Working Group on Intellectual Property: Meeting on Geographical Indications - Presentation 3 Posted on: 07 Nov 2006 Title: "TRIPs Standards of Protection and New Development", presented by: Mr. Antonio Berenguer (Administrator, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission) ASEM Working Group on Intellectual Property: Meeting on Geographical Indications - Presentation 2 Posted on: 07 Nov 2006 Title: "The Protection System of Geographical Indications in Europe: Legal and Economic Perspective", presented by: Mr. Jesus Zorrilla (Head of Unit, Directorate-General for Agriculture, European Commission) ASEM Working Group on Intellectual Property: Meeting on Geographical Indications - Presentation 1 Posted on: 07 Nov 2006 Title: "Geographical Indications Protection in Indonesia", presented by: Ms. Emawati Junus (Director of Trademarks, DGIPR, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Indonesia) Key Achievements of Trans-Eurasia Information Network (TEIN) 1 Posted on: 30 Oct 2006 Recognising the importanceof co-operation in the areas of information and communications technology, ASEM leaders endorsed Trans-Eurasia Information Network (TEIN) as one of new 16 ASEM initiatives in ASEM 3 Summit (20-21 October 2000 in Seoul, Korea). This document in brief explains the background, history, activities and key achievements of TEIN1 and its evolution into TEIN2. (PDF document, 349 KB) ASEM in Its Tenth Year - Looking Back, Looking Forward Posted on: 12 Oct 2006 This publication, based on the European Background Study and the Asian Country Reports and published by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, evaluates ASEM in its first decade and explores its future possibilities. Its contents include: 1/ ASEM's Goals and Principles - Historical background, key principles and the changing environment; 2/ Assessment of ASEM (Challenges and Prospects) - Overall asessment, principles and objectives, assessment of achievements in the three pillars, management and coordination, and visibility and profile of ASEM; 3/ Recommendations - Principles and objectives, improving the ASEM dialogue, management and coordination, visibility and profile of ASEM, and enlargement. List of ASEM Initiatives Posted on: 12 Oct 2006 This document lists all ASEM initiatives in political, economic and social/cultural pillars, including specific initiatives in ASEM Trade Facilitation Action Plan (TFAP) and ASEM Investment Promotion Action Plan (IPAP). La Fondation Europe-Asie, Institution de l'ASEM Posted on: 12 Oct 2006 This French-language brochure, published by Minist�re des Affaires �trang�res, gives an overview of the principal characteristics of ASEM, its relations with civil society and the formation of ASEF. ASEM Seminar on Regionalism vs Universalism in Global Order Posted on: 10 Oct 2006 Programme and List of Participant of ASEM Seminar on Regionalism vs Universalism in Global Order, 27-30 September 2006 in Jachranka, Poland. Helsinki Declaration on the Future of ASEM Posted on: 14 Sep 2006 Heads of State of Goverment from ASEM nations and the European Commission commited to the following guiding principles to lead ASEM successfully into its second decade: 1/ Deepening the partnership - Facing future challenges 2/ Defining broad perspectives - Marking out focussed areas for action 3/ Reinforcing institutional mechanisms - Forging a stronger partnership (this document includes the Annex to the Declaration, which deals with ASEM working methods and Institutional Mechanisms ) ASEM 6 Declaration on Climate Change Posted on: 14 Sep 2006 Recognising that climate change poses a serious threat to sustainable development and the future of our planet, the Heads of State of Goverment from ASEM nations and the European Commission issued this declaration, focusing on: 1/ The need for international action 2/ Harnessing technology and investments for climate-friendly solutions 3/ Adaptation and other climate change related challenges 4/ ASEM, the way forward Chairman's Statement of the ASEM 6 Posted on: 14 Sep 2006 This statement addresses the following: 1/ 10 Years of ASEM: Global Challenges - Joint Responses 2/ Regional developments 3/ Strengthening multilateralism and addressing security threats 4/ Globalisation and competitiveness 5/ Sustainable development including environment and energy security 6/ Dialogue among cultures and civilisations 7/ Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) 8/ The future of ASEM First ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers Conference Chairman's Conclusions Posted on: 08 Sep 2006 This is the Chairman's conclusion for the 1st ASEM Labour Ministers' Conference that was held in Berlin from 03 to 05 September 2006. 10 Years of ASEM: Global Challenges - Joint Responses Posted on: 05 Sep 2006 This document, published by the DG External Relations of the European Commission, gives an overview of the following: 1/ What is ASEM? 2/ How does ASEM work? 3/ What does ASEM do? 4/ What are ASEM's achievements? 5/ ASEM 6 6/ The future of ASEM Larnaca Action Plan on Interfaith Understanding and Cooperation for A Peaceful World Posted on: 08 Aug 2006 This action plan is the outcome of ASEM 2nd Interfaith Dialogue which was held in Larnaca, Cyprus on 3-5 July 2006. (Last update: 1 September 2006) 4th ASEM Conference on Counter-Terrorism, Chairman's Summary Posted on: 11 Jul 2006 Summary by the chairman 4th ASEM Conference on Counter-Terrorism, Remarks by EC Counter Terrorism Coordinator Posted on: 11 Jul 2006 Remarks by Mr. Gijs de Vries. 4th ASEM Conference on Counter- Opening Remarks Posted on: 11 Jul 2006 Opening Remarks by Danish State Secretary Ulrik Federspiel. 4th ASEM Conference on Counter-Terrorism - Final Programme Posted on: 11 Jul 2006 As of 26 June 2006 ASEF Projects in Support of ASEM 6 Posted on: 20 Jun 2006 Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) has several projects in support of the ASEM Summit 6: three from Cultural Exchange and one each from Intellectual Exchange and Public Affairs department. For details visit ASEM Summit 6 section of InfoBoard. To know more about ASEF, please go to www.asef.org. Administrative Circular - ASEM Interfaith Dialogue 2 Posted on: 20 Jun 2006 Cyprus, together with Malaysia, is hosting the second ASEM Interfaith Dialogue in Larnaca, from 3-5 July 2006. We hope the ASEM Interfaith Dialogue will become an annual event, which will contribute substantially to the building of solid and sustainable bridges of dialogue and cooperation between people of different faiths, within ASEM and the world in general. The record number of co-sponsors for an ASEM event is tangible proof of the importance that all ASEM Member-States attach to this event. Asian Country Report - ASEM in Its Tenth Year Posted on: 20 Jun 2006 The joint research project of the host of the ASEM 6 Summit, Finland, and the host of the previous Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Japan, is entitled "ASEM in its Tenth Year: Looking back, looking forward". 4th ASEM Conference on Counter-Terrorism, Registration Form Posted on: 02 Jun 2006 Registration form to participate in the event. The deadline of submission is 16 June 2006. 4th ASEM Conference on Counter-Terrorism, Tentative Agenda Posted on: 02 Jun 2006 Draft agenda for the conference 4th ASEM Conference on Counter-Terrorism, Official Invite Posted on: 02 Jun 2006 Official invitation letter by the Danish government. 4th ASEM Conference on Counter-Terrorism, Administrative Circular Posted on: 02 Jun 2006 Administrative information on the seminar. Includes information about the conference as well as the venue and Denmark. Very useful if you are going to participate. Final Report - 9th ASEM Customs Enforcement Working Group Meeting Posted on: 11 May 2006 The 9th ASEM Customs Enforcement Working Group (EWG) Meeting was held on 20 and 21 April 2006 in Seoul, Korea. Twenty five ASEM member countries attended the event as well as The World Customs Organization (WCO) Regional Intelligence Liaison Office (RILO) for Asia-Pacific and Western Europe, the Asia-Pacific Regional Office for Capacity Building (ROCB). European Background Report - ASEM in Its Tenth Year: Looking Back, Looking Forward Posted on: 27 Apr 2006 An evaluation of ASEM in its first decade and an exploration of its future possibilities. This document is a report from the European part which is compiled by Network for European Studies, University of Helsinki. ASEM Working Group on Intellectual Property: Meeting on Geographical Indications - Final Programme Posted on: 21 Apr 2006 Following the resolution of the 5th ASEM Economic Ministerial Meeting, promoting Geographical Indications (GI) protection in the world specially in Asia and Europe, Thailand and France as co-facilitators of ASEM working group on IPR organise a meeting on GI in Bangkok on June 30th. This document is the meeting's final programme. 7th ASEM Financial Ministers' Meeting - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 11 Apr 2006 The seventh ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting (ASEM FMM) was held in Vienna, Austria on 8/9 April, 2006. It was attended by the Finance Ministers from the ASEM Member Countries and the European Commission. High level officials of the Asian Development Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the European Central Bank attended as guests. Fourth ASEM Public Debt Management Forum Posted on: 10 Apr 2006 The fourth Public Debt Management Forum of the Asia Europe Meetings was co-hosted by the United Kingdom (UK) and the People�s Republic of China (China). The forum was held in Her Majesty�s Treasury, London, on 14-15 December 2005. 7th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights - List of Participants Posted on: 15 Mar 2006 List of participants for the seminar in Budapest, Hungary on 23 & 24 Feb 2006. 7th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights - Conclusion Posted on: 15 Mar 2006 The seminar which was held in Budapest, Hungary on 23 & 24 Feb 2006 has a focus on "Human Rights and Ethnic, Linguistic and Religious Minorities". The seminar concluded with four main recommendations to ASEM and its member states. More & Better Jobs - Working Jointly to Strengthen the Social Dimension of Globalisation Posted on: 15 Mar 2006 This is the background paper for the 1st ASEM Labour Ministers' Conference that will be held in Berlin in 3-5 September 2006. ASEM in its Tenth Year: Looking Back, Looking Forward Posted on: 15 Mar 2006 An evaluation of ASEM in its first decade and an exploration of its future possibilities. A study done by Japan Center for International Exchange and Network for European Studies, University of Helsinki. ASEF Action Plan Posted on: 15 Mar 2006 Summary of Action Plan of the Asia-Europe Foundation delivered at the SOM in Vienna, Austria on 8 Mar 2006 ASEF Executive Director's Presentation Posted on: 15 Mar 2006 Presentation by Amb. Won-Il Cho, Executive Director of the Asia-Europe Foundation, delivered at the Senior Officials' Meeting in Vienna, Austria on 8 Mar 2006 Improvements Made by ASEF in Financial & Organisational Management Posted on: 15 Mar 2006 As delivered at the SOM in Vienna, Austria on 8 Mar 2006, the report shows the state of financial situation of the Asia-Europe Foundation Statement of Chairman of the Board of Governors of ASEF Posted on: 15 Mar 2006 This is the statement given by Amb. Wiryono (Indonesia) who currently holds the position as the chairman of Board of Governors of the Asia-Europe Foundation. This statement is given during the ASEM Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) in Vienna, Austria on 8 Mar 2006. Senior Officials' Meeting in Vienna, Austria - Agenda Posted on: 15 Mar 2006 Agenda on the SOM in Vienna, Austria Senior Officials' Meeting in Vienna, Austria - List of Delegations Posted on: 15 Mar 2006 List of delegations for the SOM meeting in Vienna, Austria ASEM Cooperation in the Applications of ICT in Human Resource Development and Capacity Building Posted on: 15 Mar 2006 The importance to further enhance cooperation in ICT has been highlighted by ASEM leaders at their Summits in 1998, 2000 and 2002. In ASEM 5 Summit in Hanoi, Vietnam 2004, they adopted this initiative which is co-sponsored by Vietnam, Sweden, Korea, Brunei, Japan and Ireland. Climate Change and Energy Security: The Role of ASEM in Facilitating Co-operation between Europe and Asia Posted on: 15 Mar 2006 This international workshop is organised by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs and the Center for International Energy Security at the Scool of International Studies at Renmin University of China. Seminar: "Regionalism vs Universalism in Global Order" - ASEM Diplomatic Academies Network Posted on: 15 Mar 2006 Poland proposed to establish the ASEM Diplomatic Academis Network at the Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kyoto in 2005. The seminars will be held alternatively in Europe and Asia and this first seminar will be held in Arlamow in Poland. ASEM Ocean Initiatives Administrative Circular Posted on: 15 Mar 2006 The ASEM Oceans Initiative, co-sponsored by the Philippines, Portugal and Indonesia aims to promote international cooperation to protect the marine environment and enhance marine scientific research through the creation of a network of marine experts from Asia and Europe. It was endorsed by the Foreign Ministers of ASEM at their meeting in Kyoto, Japan in May 2005. Invitation - the 9th ASEM Customs Enforcement Working Group(EWG) Meeting & International Conference on Customs Protection and Enforcement of IPR Posted on: 24 Jan 2006 Invitation to the 9th ASEM Customs Enforcement Working Group Meeting and the International Conference on Customs Protection and Enforcement of IPR Agenda - Meeting of ASEM General Directors and experts in the field of vocational education and training Posted on: 16 Jan 2006 Berlin, Germany Chairman's Statement - THE 4TH ASEM DIRECTORS GENERAL MEETING ON MANAGEMENT OF MIGRATORY FLOWS BETWEEN EUROPE AND ASIA Posted on: 15 Dec 2005 The 4th ASEM Meeting for Directors General on Management of Migratory Flows between Europe and Asia was held in Bali, Indonesia on 5-7 December 2005, hosted by Indonesia and with the co-sponsorship of China, Denmark, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, the United Kingdom and the European Commission. The 4th ASEM Directors General Meeting was the follow up to the previous meeting held in The Hague on 25-26 November 2004 and held comprehensive, in-depth and fruitful discussions on the follow up actions on the implementation of the 3rd Meeting. Welcome Remarks - 3rd ASEM Conference on Counter Terrorism Posted on: 29 Nov 2005 Welcome remarks by Indonesian ASEM SOM leader Mr. Arizal Effendy for this event that was held on 14 & 15 Nov 2005 in Semarang, Indonesia Annex A (List of Delegations) - 3rd ASEM Conference on Counter Terrorism Posted on: 29 Nov 2005 Held in Semarang, Indonesia on 14 & 15 Nov 2005 Chairman's Statement - 3rd ASEM Conference on Counter Terrorism Posted on: 29 Nov 2005 Held in Semarang, Indonesia 14 & 15 Nov 2005 Statement - 8TH ASEM PROCEDURES WORKING GROUP MEETING Posted on: 08 Sep 2005 The 8th Meeting of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Procedures Working Group (PWG) was held on 27-28 April 2005 in Singapore and chaired by Ms Teo Siew Lan from Singapore. The Meeting was attended by representatives from Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, China, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, Vietnam, the United Kingdom and the European Commission. Statement on the 6th ASEM Customs DG ? Commissioner Meeting Posted on: 08 Sep 2005 The 6th ASEM Customs DG-Commissioner Meeting took place in Peebles on 27-28 June 2005. The Meeting was attended by the Heads of Customs Administrations and senior customs officials from 34 Asian and European countries. Senior officials from the European Commission, the European Council and the World Customs Organisation also participated. Meeting Report - 8th ASEM Customs Enforcement Working Group Meeting Posted on: 08 Sep 2005 At the invitation of the European Commission, ASEM members (Asia-Europe meeting) including representatives of the customs administrations of Austria, Belgium, Brunei-Darussalam, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the European Commission met in Brussels on 30-31 May 2005, to participate in the 8th ASEM Customs enforcement working group (EWG). The document contains final declaration and annexes. Bali Declaration - ASEM Interfaith Dialogue Posted on: 02 Aug 2005 Declaration issued after ASEM Interfaith Dialogue in Bali, 21 & 22 July 2005 ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting 2 Document Posted on: 14 Jun 2005 Comprises French (fr) and English (en) versions of: 1. Opening address by Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres, French Minister of Culture and Communication (fr & en) 2. Speech by Ko?chiro Matsuura, Director General of UNESCO (fr) 3. Speech by Philippe Douste-Blazy, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (fr) 4. Closing address, by Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres, French Minister of Culture and Communication (fr & en) 5. Chairman's statement (fr & en) 7th ASEM Foreign Minister's Meeting - Concrete Outcomes and Contribution Posted on: 12 May 2005 Concrete outcomes and Japan's contributions to FMM 7 in Kyoto, Japan 7th ASEM Foreign Minister's Meeting - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 12 May 2005 Kyoto, Japan 4th ASEM Trade Facilitation Action Plan (TFAP) Meeting on eCommerce Posted on: 21 Mar 2005 Held in London on 23 Feb 2005, TFAP Meeting discuss the outcomes of ASEM eCommerce Conference held two days earlier. The document contains co-chairman statement and the following annexes: Annex A - Joint Statement on International Anti-Spam Cooperation Annex B - Conclusions and Recommendations relating to eLogistics Annex C - Conclusions and Recommendations relating to Paperless Trading Annex D - Joint Statement on Cooperation in eLearning Annex E - Conclusions and Recommendations relating to eHealth Annex F - List of Actions, Deadlines and Contact Points Report of ASEM Seminar on Best Regulatory Practice Posted on: 03 Mar 2005 Report of ASEM Seminar on Best Regulatory Practice The 11th ASEM/TFAP Meeting on Standards and Conformity Assessment - Conclusion Posted on: 01 Mar 2005 The 11th ASEM/TFAP Meeting on Standards and Conformity Assessment - Conclusion ASEM Activities since ASEM 4 Posted on: 18 Nov 2004 List of Activities List of New Initiatives Posted on: 18 Nov 2004 List of New Initiatives ASEM Work Programme 2004-2006 Posted on: 18 Nov 2004 ASEM Work Programme 2004-2006 Recommendations for ASEM Working Methods Posted on: 18 Nov 2004 Recommendations for ASEM Working Methods Recommendations for Organizational and Management Strategy and Long Term Financial Sustainability of ASEF Posted on: 18 Nov 2004 Recommendations for Organizational and Management Strategy and Long Term Financial Sustainability of ASEF ASEM 5 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 13 Oct 2004 Chairman's Statement of ASEM 5, Hanoi Consolidated & prioritised list of the Major generic trade barriers Among Asem partners Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 Consolidated & prioritised list of the Major generic trade barriers Among Asem partners SOMTI 9 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 Paris, 6 June 2003 SOMTI 8 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 Bali, 17 July 2002 SOMTI 7 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 Brussels, 4-5 July 2001 SOMTI 6 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 Seoul, 12-13 May 2000 SOMTI 5 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 Brussels, 7-8 July 1999 SOMTI 4 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 Singapore, 12-13 February 1999 SOMTI 3 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 Brussels, 5-6 February 1998 SOMTI 2 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 Tokyo, 6 June 1997 SOMTI 1 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 Brussels, 24-25 July 1996 ASEM Ministerial Meeting on Cultures and Civilisations - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 The first ASEM Conference of Ministers of Culture followed an initiative by China and was co-sponsored by France, Denmark, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. It brought together the Ministers to discuss issues of cultural diversity in Asia and Europe. The Ministers particularly appreciated the contributions made to cultural exchanges by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF, details at website www.asef.org). Follow-up actions include, notably, the encouragement of exchanges by young people and the organisation of cultural and arts festivals. France offered to host the next ASEM Conference on Cultures and Civilisations ASEM Ministerial Conference on Cooperation for the Management of Migratory Flows between Europe and Asia Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 This ad hoc Ministerial Conference, co-initiated by China, Germany and Spain was endorsed at ASEM 3 in Seoul. Follow-up includes exchange of information on flows of migrants, cooperation in improving the quality and security of travel documents, fighting forgery of documents, setting up networks of immigration and consular liaison officers and meetings at expert and director-general level. ASEM Ministerial Conference on Science & Technology - Ministerial Communique Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 ASEM Ministerial Conference on Science and Technology was held in Beijing on 14-15 October 1999 ASEM Ministerial Conference on Science & Technology - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 ASEM Ministerial Conference on Science and Technology was held in Beijing on 14-15 October 1999 ENVMM 2 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 The second ASEM Environment Ministers' Meeting was held in Lecce, Italy on 12-13 October, 2003 ENVMM 1 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 The first ASEM Environment Ministers' Meeting was held in Beijing, China on 17 January, 2002 FinMM 5 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 The Fifth ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting took place in Bali on July 5-6, 2003 FinMM 4 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 The Fourth ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting took place in Copenhagen on July 5-6, 2002 FinMM 3 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 The third Finance Ministers? Meeting was held in Kobe in January 2001 FinMM 2 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 The second Finance Ministers? Meeting was held in Frankfurt on 15-16 January 1999 FinMM 1 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 The first Finance Ministers? Meeting was held in Bangkok on 19 September 1997 EMM 4 - Trade Facilitation Action Plan: Evaluation of Achievement of Concrete Goals 2000-2002 Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 Trade Facilitation Action Plan: Evaluation of Achievement of Concrete Goals 2000-2002 EMM 4 - Trade Facilitation Action Plan Evaluation: Concrete Goals 2002-2004 Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 Trade Facilitation Action Plan Evaluation: Concrete Goals 2002-2004 EMM 2 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 The second Economic Ministers? Meeting was held in Berlin on 9-10 October 1999 EMM 3 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 The third Economic Ministers? Meeting was held in Hanoi on 10-11 September 2001 EMM 4 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 The fourth Economic Ministers' meeting was held in Copenhagen in September 2002 EMM 5 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 The fifth Economic Ministers' meeting was held in Dalian (China) in July 2003 EMM 1 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 The first Economic Ministers? Meeting was held in Makuhari on 27-28 September 1997 VADEMECUM - Modalities for Future ASEM Dialogue; Taking the Process Forward Posted on: 01 Oct 2004 ASEM working methods agreed at the 4th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting 6th ASEM Foreign Minister's Meeting - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 30 Sep 2004 Kildare, Ireland on 17-18 April 2004 5th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 30 Sep 2004 Bali, Indonesia on July 22-24, 2003 Chairman's Statement - Foreign Ministers' Meeting 4 Posted on: 30 Sep 2004 Madrid (Spain) on June 6-7/2002 Chairman's Statement - Foreign Ministers' Meeting 3 Posted on: 30 Sep 2004 Beijing (China) on May 24-25/2001 Chairman's Statement - Foreign Ministers' Meeting 2 Posted on: 30 Sep 2004 Berlin (Germany) on 28-29 March 1999 Chairman's Statement - Foreign Ministers' Meeting 1 Posted on: 30 Sep 2004 Singapore 15 February 1997 ASEM 4 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 30 Sep 2004 Chairman's statement of ASEM 4 held in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2002 ASEM 3 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 30 Sep 2004 Chairman's statement of ASEM 3 held in Seoul, Korea in 2002 ASEM 2 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 30 Sep 2004 Chairman's statement of ASEM 2 held in London in 2000 ASEM 1 - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 30 Sep 2004 Chairman's statement of ASEM 1 in Bangkok, Thailand 2 March 1996 Seoul Declaration for Peace on the Korean Peninsula Posted on: 30 Sep 2004 At the Third Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM 3) in Seoul, Leaders discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula in the context of encouraging developments in relations between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). They shared the view that peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula were closely linked to those both of the Asia-Pacific region and of the world as a whole. Political Declaration for Peace on the Korean Peninsula Posted on: 30 Sep 2004 ASEM leaders renew their commitment to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula reaffirmed their support for the process of inter-Korean reconciliation and cooperation. It's a continuation of the previous declaration at ASEM 3 in Seoul. Declaration on Cooperation against International Terrorism Posted on: 30 Sep 2004 Thematic Declaration from ASEM 4, Copenhagen

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