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Discussion Topics

To give you a brief history of topics discussed at previous ASEM summits, they are as follows:

• ASEM I, March 1996, Bangkok, Thailand (http://asem.inter.net.th/)
  Proclamation of a new partnership between Asia and Europe and a consolidation of the relations by way of increased economic, social and cultural cooperation.
• ASEM II, April 1998, London, United Kingdom (http://asem2.fco.gov.uk/)
  First status report on what has been achieved so far and discussion of the economic implications of the 1997 crisis in Asia for both regions.
• ASEM III, October 2000, Seoul, Republic of Korea (http://www.asem3.go.kr/)
  Discussion of the political situation on the Korean Peninsula, and declaration of intent to involve the civil population to a greater extent in the ASEM process.
• ASEM IV, September 2002, Copenhagen, Denmark (http://www.asem4.dk/)
  Discussion on increased security cooperation between the regions and joint efforts in the battle against international terrorism. Emphasis is placed on economic and social development being the preconditions for effective security politics.
• ASEM V, October 2004, Hanoi, Vietnam (http://www.asem5.gov.vn/)
  Discussions on how to further revitalise and substantiate the Asia-Europe partnership and the future of ASEM.
• ASEM VI, September 2006, Helsinki, Finland (http://www.asem6.fi/)
  Marked by the tenth anniversary, discussions focused on ASEM future, on how to have joint responses to global challenges. Emphasis was placed on climate change.
• ASEM VII, October 2007, Beijing, China (http://www.asem7.cn/)
  Discussions focused on Sustainable Development and the future institutional development of ASEM. The meeting was marked by the participation of 6 new delegations.