Partner meetings: Civil Society Dialogue on trade relations with Southeast Asia
Civil Society Dialogue on Trade Relations with Southeast Asia
The purpose of this meeting is to inform civil society about recent developments in the EU’s trade relations and negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its members.
Date: 20/03/2025, 10:30-12:30
Location: WEBEX
At this meeting, the European Commission will present and discuss with civil society recent developments in the EU’s trade relations with ASEAN, and the state of play with respect to the implementation of bilateral free trade agreements with Singapore and Vietnam, as well as to negotiations for free trade agreements with Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
The meeting offers an opportunity for an exchange of views with civil society organisations on the EU’s trade policy with Southeast Asian countries and its future.
Speakers
- Head and Deputy Head of Unit for South and Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission
- Team leader for Southeast Asia - South and Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission
- Moderator: Civil Society Coordination - Transparency, Civil society and Communication Unit, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission
Agenda
- Introduction.
- Update on trade relations and free trade agreement negotiations with ASEAN and Southeast Asian countries.
- Open discussion with stakeholders.
The meeting will take place via WEBEX. Webex access code and password will be sent to registered participants. We would be grateful if participants could launch their WEBEX connection at least 30 minutes in advance of the meeting so that any technical problems can be arranged in time before the meeting.
Practical Information
When: Thursday 20 March 2025, 10:30 - 12:30 (CET)
Livestream: Starts on Thursday 20 March 2025, 10:30 (CET)
Who should attend: Interested stakeholders
Languages: English
Organisers: Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
The purpose of this meeting is to inform civil society about recent developments in the EU’s trade relations and negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its members, and to exchange views on EU trade policy in relation to Southeast Asia.
