Civil Society Dialogue on trade relations with South and Southeast Asia

• Date: 02/12/2025, 14:30-16:30
• Location: WEBEX and Room Jean Rey (BERL)

Meeting details

Registration closes on: Friday 28 November at 12:00

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At this meeting, the European Commission will present and discuss with civil society recent developments in the European Union's trade relations with countries in South and Southeast Asia, and the state of play with respect to the implementation of bilateral free trade agreements with Singapore and Vietnam, as well as to next steps on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Indonesia, and trade negotiations with India, 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 South and Southeast Asian countries and its future.  

Speakers

Lead speakers

• Head and/or 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

1. Introduction.
2. Update on trade relations and free trade agreement negotiations with countries in South and Southeast Asia.
3. Open discussion with stakeholders.

This is a hybrid meeting. We would be grateful if participants could arrive 30 minutes in advance. There will be a welcome desk in the security screening area of the Berlaymont building where IDs will be checked for security clearance and identification badges will be handed out. Please bring with you the confirmation of your V-pass and an ID card or passport. 

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.

Related documents

• Meeting report