Civil Society Dialogue on trade relations with Southeast Asia

• Date: 20/03/2025, 10:30-12:30
• Location: WEBEX

Meeting details

Registration closes on: Monday 17 March at 12:00

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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

Lead 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

1. Introduction.
2. Update on trade relations and free trade agreement negotiations with ASEAN and Southeast Asian countries. 
3. 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.