ASEM13 and Side Events Eyed Progresses Despite the Pandemic

On the morning of 29 January 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation called for a progress meeting on the organization of the 13th Asia-Europe Summit (ASEM13) including the arrangement of its side events. The meeing was co-headed by His Excellency LUY David, Secretary of State of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Her Excellency EAT Sorphea, Secretary of State of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The representative of the Ministry of Commerce, which is the host of the 1st Asia-Europe Economic and Business Forum (AEEBF1), was led by Her Excellency TEKRETH Kamrang, Secretary of State. Upon the discussion on the side events of ASEM13, all parties discussed on progresses and challenges as well as necessary actions to be taken further, despite uncertainties caused by the pandemic.