The European Union (EU) pledges to strengthen and elevate its dialogue relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to a greater height.
ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh (Photo:talkvietnam)
The European Union (EU) pledges to strengthen and elevate its dialogue relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to a greater height.
The new EU Ambassador to ASEAN, Francisco Fontan Pardo, told ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh after he presented his credentials in Jakarta on September 17, according to a press release by the ASEAN Secretariat.
Pardo said that the long-standing ties and mutually beneficial partnership between the two blocs serve as a foundation for the EU to strengthen its relationship with ASEAN. He reiterated the EU’s support to ASEAN Community building.
The EU’s commitment to double financial support to ASEAN-EU cooperation programmes to 170 million EUR (194 million USD) during 2014-2010 is a reflection of its long-term pledge to aid ASEAN’s integration efforts, Pardo said.
He added that the establishment of the dedicated Diplomatic Mission to ASEAN based in Jakarta also features the EU’s commitment to bilateral and multilateral cooperation with ASEAN.
Secretary-General Minh spoke highly the intention of the EU to strengthen cooperation and elevate the partnership to a higher plane, expressing his appreciation for the EU's financial and technical support and the sharing of its valuable experience and lessons learned in the process of European regional integration.
In addition, he also briefed the ambassador on the establishment of the ASEAN Community by the end of this year.
According to him, ASEAN is moving steadily towards realising an integrated, well connected, and people-oriented community. The association is finalising its Post-2015 Vision to guide the Community's integration process over the next 10 years.
He highlighted that the continued support of external partners, including the EU, is crucial to ASEAN's successes and achievements.-VNA
The European Union (EU) is looking into the possibility of expanding cooperation with the 10-member ASEAN in non-traditional security, notably the maritime field.
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, and the European Commission have adopted the joint communication “The EU and ASEAN: a partnership with a strategic purpose”, which aims to take bilateral ties to the next level.
European Union (EU) foreign ministers have agreed that the union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) need to work together to move the relationship to a strategic level.
Member states also reviewed progress on six priority areas for 2025, including the development of an underground cable framework, the follow-up agreement to the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), the launch of the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database, and the rollout of an investment platform for sustainable building initiatives.
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The proposed giant sea wall aligns with bilateral cooperation and has been designated a national priority, considering that several regions in Indonesia are experiencing land subsidence of 10–15 centimetres per year.
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The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, including gold, copper, and manganese, as well as in the development of steel, aluminum, and renewable energy industries.
The Thai cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme proposed by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) for the capital, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion THB (over 470 million USD).
Aircraft are prohibited from flying below 6,000 metres in the vicinity of the volcano, and should also remain alert to the presence of volcanic ash, which can disrupt flights.
Laos declared the transfer of the press management functions of five key media agencies and associated personnel to the Propaganda and Training Board of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee.
Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
The target is to be completely free from plastic waste within two years. This can only be achieved if all parties implement the initiative with strong discipline.
Indonesia is taking new steps to improve protections for fishery workers, amid concerns over low wages, harsh working conditions, and limited access to social welfare.
The 2025 ASEAN- the Republic of Korea (RoK) Connectivity Forum that opened in Jakarta on June 17 reaffirmed a shared commitment to shaping a connected, resilient future by advancing the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan.
The desk will serve as a service centre providing market intelligence, business licensing guidance, facilitating business cooperation, identifying potential investment projects, and harmonising regulatory policies between the two parties.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for half of global energy consumption and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Despite this, regional countries, including eight of ten ASEAN member states, remain committed to climate goals, including net-zero emissions and tripling global renewable capacity by 2030.
The new halal cooperation arrangement will streamline halal certification and product assurance processes, making it easier for New Zealand exporters to access the Indonesian market.
VAMAF President Datuk Shaharuddin Omar shared the plan at the association’s 103rd anniversary ceremony, noting support from the Vietnam Veterans Association. The initiative is expected to open new markets for Malaysian Halal products and improve livelihoods for its members.
ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh (Photo:talkvietnam)
