ASEM Day

To commemorate the 1st ASEM Summit (ASEM1) held on 1-2 March 1996 in Bangkok, Thailand. ASEM Day was initiated at the 11th ASEM Summit (ASEM11) in 2016 and has been observed annually since 1 March 2017.

“What is ASEM Day supposed to be? A celebration of blossoming Asia-Europe relations, or a reminder of the need for more engagement between Asia and Europe? Is it supposed to be a commemorative occasion or a call for action? We believe that ASEM Day is BOTH.”

(click the list on the right to see commemoration activities and statements by ASEM Partners)
(click the list on the right to see commemoration activities and statements by ASEM Partners)