ASEM Documents : Ministerial Statements


	10th ASEM Conference of the Directors-General of Immigration - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 10 Nov 2011 Chairman's Statement for the 10th ASEM Conference of the Directors-General of Immigration (5-7 September 2011) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 2nd ASEM Education Ministers' Meeting - Conclusions from the Chair Posted on: 24 Feb 2010 The 2nd ASEM Education Ministers' Meeting was held from 14-15 May 2009 in Hanoi, Vietnam, which brought together ASEM Education Ministers in charge of Higher Education. These are the conclusions resulting from the meeting. 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. 10th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting Chair's Statement Posted on: 11 Jun 2011 Hungary hosted the Tenth ASEM Foreign Minister�s Meeting which was held in G�d�llő between 6-7 June, 2011. The over-arching theme for the Tenth ASEM Foreign Ministers� Meeting: �Working together on non-traditional security challenges� provided the opportunity for the Ministers to address relevant issues of common interest in this important field, which due to their transnational character have substantial implications for the prosperity, security and stability of both Europe and Asia, thus requiring a joint response through the multifaceted partnership of ASEM. The Asia-Europe Foundation Ministerial Declaration Posted on: 04 Oct 2010 The "Asia-Europe Foundation Ministerial Declaration" was made by Foreign Ministers and other participants present during the 1st Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Singapore in 1997. Foreign Ministers reaffirmed the commitment of ASEM leaders who met for the 1st ASEM Summit in 1996 to set up the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), to only permanent institution of ASEM. Foreign Ministers welcomed the establishment of ASEF in Singapore and called for a review of its status during the 2nd ASEM Summit in 1998. ASEM Declaration on Multilateralism Posted on: 04 Oct 2010 The "ASEM Declaration on Multilateralism" was made by Foreign Ministers and participants of the 6th ASEM Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Kildare, Ireland in 2004. 9th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting - Chair's Statement Posted on: 28 May 2009 The 9th ASEM Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM9) took place in Ha Noi, Viet Nam from 25-26 May 2009. Themed "Forging a Closer Asia-Europe Partnership to Address the Financial and Economic Crisis and Other Global Challenges," the Meeting focused on salient issues related to bi-regional cooperation: Cooperation to Address the Global Financial and Economic Crisis; Joint Efforts to Cope with Global Challenges; Enhancement of Political Dialogue; Dialogue among Cultures and Civilizations; The Future of ASEM. 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. 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 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 3rd ASEM Education Ministers' Meeting - Status report "From Berlin 2008 via Hanoi 2009 to Copenhagen 2011 Posted on: 18 May 2011 A status report, "From Berlin 2008 via Hanoi 2009 to Copenhagen 2011, was prepared to take stock of the progress of the ASEM Education Process since 2008. 3rd ASEM Education Ministers' Meeting - Chair's Conclusion Posted on: 18 May 2011 ASEM education ministers agreed on 29 activities to further shape the ASEM education area. Download the Chair's conclusion from the 3rd ASEM Education Ministers' Meeting held in Copenhagen from 9 to 10 May 2011. 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 9th ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting - Chairwoman's Summary and Final Statement Posted on: 23 Apr 2010 This is the Chairwoman's Summary and Final Statement from the 9th ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting held in Madrid, Spain, on 17-18 April 2010. 9th ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting - Concept Paper Posted on: 15 Apr 2010 This is the Concept Paper for the 9th ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting, held 17-18 April 2010 in Madrid, Spain. 9th ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting - Agenda Posted on: 15 Apr 2010 This is the Agenda / Programme of Events for the 9th ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting, held 17-18 April 2010 in Madrid, Spain. 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. 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 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. 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 4th ASEM Culture Ministers Meeting - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 01 Feb 2011 This is the final Chairman's Statement from the 4th ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting held in Poznan, Poland, from 9-10 September 2010. 4th ASEM Culture Ministers Meeting - Workshop Report and Recommendations Posted on: 23 Sep 2010 These are the Recommendations and the proceedings of the various workshops held during the 4th ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting, which took place in Poznan, Poland from 8-10 September. Culture Ministers discussed heritage conservation and further cultural cooperation between the two regions. 2nd ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 06 Sep 2010 This is the Chairman's Statement at the 2nd ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting held in Paris, France in June 2005. 1st ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting - Chairman's Statement Posted on: 06 Sep 2010 This is the Chairman's Statement from the 1st ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting held in Beijing, China in December 2003. 3rd ASEM Cultural Ministers' Meeting - Final Chairman's Statement Posted on: 06 Sep 2010 This is the Final Chairman's Statement from the 3rd ASEM Cultural Ministers' Meeting, which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last 21-24 April 2010. 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) 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 10th ASEM Conference of the Directors-General of Immigration - Final Agenda Posted on: 10 Nov 2011 Final Agenda of the 10th ASEM Conference of the Directors-General of Immigration (5-7 September 2011) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 10th ASEM Conference of the Directors-General of Immigration - Participants List Posted on: 10 Nov 2011 Participants of the 10th ASEM Conference of the Directors-General of Immigration (5-7 September 2011) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 2nd ASEM Transport Ministers' Meeting - Action Plan Posted on: 04 Nov 2011 Action Plan reviewed and approved at the 2nd ASEM Transport Ministers' Meeting in Chengdu. 2nd ASEM Transport Ministers' Meeting - Chengdu Declaration Posted on: 04 Nov 2011 Final declaration made by ASEM Transport Ministers present at the 2nd ASEM TMM in Chengdu. 2nd ASEM Transport Ministers' Meeting and Transport Development Forum - Draft Programme Posted on: 13 Sep 2011 Draft programme for the 2nd ASEM TMM, which will be held in Chengdu, China (24-26 October 2011). Third ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers' Conference - Chairman's Summary (Leiden Declaration) Posted on: 07 Sep 2011 The 3rd ASEM LEMC in Leiden, the Netherlands (December 2010) adopted the Leiden Declaration of ASEM Ministers of Labour and Employment: Full Employment and Decent Work for All: Getting Out of the Crisis with a Stronger Social Basis for our Citizens. Second ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers' Conference - Chairman's Summary (Bali Declaration) Posted on: 07 Sep 2011 The 2nd Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Labour and Employment Ministers' Conference (ASEM LEMC) that was held in Indonesia in 2008, adopted The Bali Declaration on More and Better Jobs - Strategic Cooperation to Promote Decent Work and Global Labour Markets to our Mutual Benefit. Vilnius Declaration On Closer Asia-Europe Transport Co-operation Posted on: 01 Feb 2010 The Vilnius Declaration on Closer Asia-Europe Transport Cooperation was made at the first ASEM Transport Ministers� Meeting (ASEM TMM) held in Vilnius on 19-20 October 2009. The meeting was attended by the various Ministers of Transport and Heads of delegations among ASEM countries. Joint Co-Chairmen�s Statement of the 1st ASEM Transport Ministers' Meeting (ASEM TMM) Posted on: 01 Feb 2010 This is the Joint Co-chairmen's Statement of the 1st ASEM Transport Ministers' Meeting held last 19-20 October 2009 in Vilnius, Lithuania. 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. First ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers' Conference - More and 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 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

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