The ASEM 6 Summit in Helsinki on 10 and 11 September
31 Aug 2006, 16:41

At the ASEM 6 Summit, the leaders of 38 Asian and European countries and representatives of the European Commission will meet to engage in an open and genuine dialogue under the overarching theme of "Global Challenges - Joint Responses". The Summit will focus on ways to respond to the challenges of globalisation. The issues on the agenda include global security threats, energy security, climate change, WTO negotiations, ways to strengthen cultural dialogue, competitiveness and the structural changes in the global economy. ASEM 6 is chaired by the Prime Minister of Finland, Matti Vanhanen.
Summit documents, such as press releases and conclusions, will be available on this website. The Chairman's statements to press will be published after each working session.
Press release
Seeking joint responses to global challenges
Brochure: 10 Years of ASEM
Brochure: ASEM 6
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