24th EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting

The 24th EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting takes place in Brussels on 2 February 2024.

The meeting will be co-chaired by EU High Representative Josep Borrell and the Philippines’ Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo. It will review the implementation of decisions adopted at the EU-ASEAN Commemorative Summit held one year ago in December 2022 and agree on future steps in developing the EU-ASEAN Strategic Partnership.

During last year's EU-ASEAN Commemorative Summit, the EU pledged to mobilize EUR 10 billion for connectivity projects in ASEAN under the Global Gateway initiative.

To emphasise the centrality of ASEAN in the EU Indo-Pacific Strategy, ASEAN Foreign Ministers have also been invited to participate in the EU’s 3rd Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, to be held on the same day.

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The #EUASEAN Ministerial meeting took place in Brussels on Feb 2 2004, co-chaired by HR/VP @JosepBorrellF & Philippines' Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo. Discussions focused on strengthening trade, green initiatives, digital transition & more.

Meeting Goals

The Ministerial Meeting aims to advance key areas of cooperation between the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Driving Trade: We will provide political impetus for ongoing efforts on trade-related facilitation measures, with a specific focus on green initiatives, digital transition, and the establishment of resilient supply chains.

Global Gateway Initiative Updates: We will provide updates on the Global Gateway initiative and its implementation in the ASEAN region.

Comprehensive Political and Security Review: A thorough review of regional and global security developments will further enhance our shared understanding and cooperation.

Together, the EU and ASEAN are shaping a dynamic partnership that nurtures mutual growth, sustainability, and resilience.

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Group of EU ASEAN ministers photographed together.

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Programme

2 February

12:30 - Family picture
15:00 – Open Session: Welcoming Remarks
15:15 - Closed session
18:00 – End of the EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting

Follow the link to watch the EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting streaming live on EBS.

The EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum will take place in the first half of the day.

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The EU-ASEAN Strategic Partnership

The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations embarked on a new chapter in their longstanding relationship through its elevation to a Strategic Partnership in 2020 and the first-ever EU-ASEAN Commemorative Summit at Leader’s level held in 2022. This partnership between the world’s two most successful regional organisations is anchored in shared values and principles, reflecting a commitment to a rules-based international order, effective and sustainable multilateralism, and the promotion of free and fair trade.

Economically, the EU is the third-largest investor and trade partner for ASEAN, playing a pivotal role in shaping the region's economic landscape. Beyond economic ties, the EU is a highly significant development partner to ASEAN. A comprehensive, detailed, and ambitious EU-ASEAN Plan of Action was agreed in 2022, outlining detailed plans for cooperation over the next five years.