It’s been more than 25 years since ASEF was established by ASEM Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Singapore. Since then, ASEF has worked daily to bring Asians and Europeans closer. Today, the Minister for Foreign Affairs from Singapore, H.E. Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan is visiting ASEF to share his thoughts and aspirations on the future of ASEF and Asia-Europe cooperation with ASEF Governors and ASEM Ambassadors based in Singapore. What will the next 25 years look like?
Executive Director Amb Toru MORIKAWA welcomed Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, to ASEF.
Amb MORIKAWA framed the discussion stating that “Listening to each other will be the way for us to break the ice and the key to open a door for the common future where Asians and Europeans work shoulder to shoulder for the betterment of the entire world”.
Amb MORIKAWA then invited the Minister to share his views on the future of ASEF as the continuation of the exciting intellectual journey of Asia and Europe dialogue.
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“Engagement between Asia and Europe has become more essential than ever before amid an increasingly turbulent and uncertain geopolitical and economic landscape. This is the only way that we can secure peace and achieve prosperity in our respective parts of the world. Singapore looks forward to another 25 years and beyond of good work by our ASEF partners and colleagues”, Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan on commemorating #ASEF25 Anniversary.
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Amb Toru MORIKAWA unveiled the commemorative plaque witnessed by Governor Javier PARRONDO, Chair of the ASEF Board of Governors, and Minister Dr Vivian BALAKRISHNAN. Governor PARRONDO extended the token of appreciation to the Minister for his visit and Keynote Speech.
