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ASEM 8

ASEM 8 Delegate & Media Handbook: basic rules and practical guidelines

September 2, 2010

The Summit Host has worked out in further details the basic rules and practical guidelines for the smooth running of the ASEM 8 Summit in Brussels. The information is now available on this website.

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Brussels Briefings “EU for Asia”: ASEM 8 Curtain Raiser

September 1, 2010

With the financial support of the European Commission and in cooperation with Leiden University, the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, the European Policy Centre is organizing its third EU for Asia Brussels Briefing on the Asia-Europe Meeting: Priorities and Challenges, on Thursday 16 September from 10.30-12.30.

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Details on the ASEM-AEBF Breakfast Meetings (5 October 2010)

August 12, 2010

Details have become available on the organization of a set of breakfast meetings between the Heads of State and Government/Heads of Delegation, who will take part in the ASEM 8 Summit, and a selection of High Level Business Executives, who will take part in the Asia-Europe Business Forum.

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ASEM Senior Officials' Meeting (Brussels, 13-15 July 2010)

Senior Officials' Meeting (Brussels, 13-15 July 2010)

July 20, 2010

Belgium convened an ASEM Senior Officials’ Meeting in Brussels on 13-15 July 2010 to thoroughly prepare the ASEM 8 Summit to take place in Brussels on 4-5 October 2010.

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Welcoming Words

Herman Van Rompuy Herman Van Rompuy

President of the European Council

A word of welcome by Herman VAN ROMPUY,  President of the European Council

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José Manuel Barroso José Manuel Barroso

President of the European Commission

A word of welcome by José Manuel BARROSO, President of the European Commission

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Yves Leterme Yves Leterme

Prime Minister of Belgium

A word of welcome by Yves LETERME, Prime Minister of Belgium 

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Steven Vanackere Steven Vanackere

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium

A word of welcome by Steven VANACKERE, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium

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