Enhancing ASEAN-EU cooperation in non-traditional security

• Main Author: Muhammad Faizal Bin Abdul Rahman
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Social sciences::Political science; Business; ASEAN; European Union EU; Non-Traditional Security; Geopolitics; Indo-Pacific; Regional Security
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/164282
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

On 14 December 2022, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) commemorated the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, marking a significant milestone in multilateralism. Accordingly, national leaders and senior officials representing member states of both regional organisations congregated in Brussels to participate in the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit and related events. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen co-chaired the Summit with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel. The co-chairmanship was a diplomatic achievement for both leaders in concluding a year where both regions face unprecedented challenges.