Asia-Europe Foundation

#ASEF promotes understanding, strengthens relationships and facilitates cooperation among the people, institutions and organisations of Asia and Europe.

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Executive Director Ambassador STOCZYŃSKA met with Mr YUAN Yuan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of International Organisations and Conferences of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The day concluded with a dinner hosted by China’s Governor to ASEF Mr JIANG Duan.

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🌏 ASEF at the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo | Beijing
 ASEF Executive Director Ambassador Beata STOCZYŃSKA participated at the Think Tank Event & Releasing Conference of the Global Supply Chain Report and Indices.

[Asia-Europe Foundation @aseforg]

⭐️ Building the future of Asia-Europe cooperation at ASEF 47th Board of Governors.

👏 On the second and last day of the 47th BoG’s meeting, 17 proposed ASEF projects for 2027 were approved by the Board.

The Board was pleased with the work done by ASEF and provided valuable comment on the Foundation’s proposed Strategic Plan for 2027–2030.

🎭The gathering concluded with the closing curtain of the 8th Asia-Europe Cultural Festival – “Elusive”, a contemporary dance performance celebrating artistic collaboration between Asia and Europe - bringing an inspiring close to the week.

As ASEF approaches its 30th anniversary, we are happy to receive the strong engagement of all the representatives present.🌟 Thank you to all our Governors and representatives for your firm support and commitment.

[Asia-Europe Foundation @aseforg]

🌏📢 ASEF opened its 47th Board of Governors meeting in Singapore, bringing together over 70 representatives from Asia and Europe.  

✨The session welcomed 9 new Governors to the Board and discussions centred on management matters. 

👥 The day concluded with a gala dinner hosted by Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We are grateful for the warm hospitality and welcome remarks by Permanent Secretary (Policy) Mr Luke Goh, which underscored the importance of Asia-Europe dialogue and reaffirmed Singapore’s longstanding support to ASEF.  

“In a more divided world, ASEF’s role as a platform for dialogue between our regions is not a luxury, but a strategic necessity”.

@singaporemfa

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🤝 ASEF welcomed members of its Executive Committee (ExCo) at our Singapore headquarters.

ExCo members tackled a full agenda and engaged in productive discussions, including on ASEF's 2025–2026 projects and upcoming 2027 initiatives. 🌏

After the day’s deliberations, the evening ended in a welcome dinner hosted by ASEF for all delegates to the Board of Governors meeting starting today. 👥

The presence of representatives from 8 countries at the meeting underscore their shared commitment to advancing exchanges, cooperation and people-to-people connections between Asia and Europe.

[Asia-Europe Foundation @aseforg]

📋 ASEF's Finance and Audit Committee (FAC) met at ASEF premises in #Singapore, opening four days of governance meetings.

The Executive Committee (EXCO) follows today, culminating in the Board of Governors meeting at the end of the week.  #BOG47 The annual meetings bring together ASEF members to steer ASEF’s strategic direction and drive Asia-Europe cooperation forward. 🤝🌏

[Asia-Europe Foundation @aseforg]

📢 ASEF e-Newsletter Readership Survey

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The survey closes on 30 June 2026. Thank you for being part of the ASEF community!

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#AECFest2026 comes to a close in #Singapore this week!

The Closing Curtain of the 8th Edition of the Asia-Europe Cultural Festival arrives in Singapore on 19 June at the iconic Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, in collaboration with T.H.E Dance Company and cont•act Dance Festival.

Presenting two deeply evocative #contemporarydance performances - CARILLON (Choreographed by Enrico Ticconi and Ginevra Panzetti, Italy🇮🇹 / Germany🇩🇪]) and O:ro (Choregraphed by Kim Bora, Korea🇰🇷).

📅 Official Closing Curtain: 19 June, 7:30
[Other showtimes: 20 June, 7:30| 21 June, 1pm and 5pm]
📍 Esplanade - Theatre on the Bay - Theatre Studio
🎟️Admission: SGD20-45

📲 Get your tickets today: https://t.co/ItEjNMZNwg

#ASEFCulture #Asia #Europe

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New Mongolian Governor to ASEF, Ambassador of #Mongolia to Singapore HE Ms Uyanga Ganbold, visits the Asia-Europe Foundation 🇲🇳✨

Received by Executive Director Beata Stoczyńska, the meeting provided an opportunity to present ASEF’s work and exchange on ongoing and upcoming cooperation. 🤝

➡️ ASEF looks forward to organising the 24th #HumanRights Seminar in Ulaanbaatar and continuing working with Mongolia to foster dialogue and collaboration between Asia and Europe.

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#ASEFLectureSeries 🌍 How can Europe and Asia navigate an era of growing geopolitical and economic fragmentation?

ASEF had the pleasure of hosting the prestigious lecture delivered by His Excellency Wojciech Gerwel, Polish Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific, on “European Resilience in an Age of Fragmentation: Growth, Security, and Civic Cohesion – and Their Relevance for Asia.”

3️⃣ key insights:
🔹Poland and Central and Eastern Europe’s historical experiences parallel those of Asian countries. Their successes offer lessons for Asian economies and societies navigating similar challenges of growth, stability and civic cohesion.
🔹The Russia-Ukraine conflict has prompted Europe to adjust to this new reality. It has also motivated increased engagement by Europe and expansion of its partnerships with Asia.
🔹Poland’s history has been driven by strong civic spaces and must be strengthened further to build resilience in an age of fragmentation

Reflecting on the shared lessons between Asia and Europe, HE GERWEL noted:
“Europe’s engagement with Asia is necessary for building a rules-based international order.”

🗣️ Welcomed by ASEF Executive Director Ambassador Beata STOCZYNSKA, HE GERWEL shared critical insights from Poland, Central and Eastern Europe on navigating economic growth, regional security and civic cohesion in an increasingly fragmented world.

His reflections highlighted the strong relevance of these interconnected challenges to Asia’s own evolving strategic landscape, underscoring the importance of dialogue and cooperation across regions.

#AsiaEuropeDialogue

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"The Closing Curtain finale of the 8th Asia-Europe Cultural Festival - coming to Singapore! 🇸🇬

#ASEFCulture warmly invites you to join us on 19-21 June at the iconic Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay for Elusive, a double-bill of #contemporarydance works presented in partnership with T.H.E. Dance Company and cont•act Dance Festival.

Developed with the support of the #AECFest Residency Programme, the Closing Curtain presents two contemporary dance pieces that reflect on the complexity and ambiguity of the human condition, making their world premieres at #AECFest2026. ✨💃

CARILLON: Choreographed by Panzetti/Ticconi (Italy 🇮🇹 & Germany🇩🇪)
O:ro : Choreographed by Bora Kim (Korea 🇰🇷)

📅 Official Closing Curtain: 19 June, 7:30-9pm
[Other showtimes: 20 June, 7:30-9pm | 21 June, 1-2:30pm and 5-6:30pm]
📍 Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay - Theatre Studio
🎟️Admission: SGD20-45

Don't miss the final show of #AECFest2026 - tickets available here: https://t.co/wKsxNJM4ko

[Asia-Europe Foundation @aseforg]

🌏🤝 Asia and Europe coming together in Singapore!

ASEF Governors and Ambassadors gathered at the residence of HE Anneke Adema, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Singapore and ASEF Governor, for an engaging exchange on Asia-Europe relations in a time of geopolitical uncertainty and global challenges. @NLinSingapore

A valuable opportunity to strengthen dialogue, share perspectives and reaffirm the importance of cooperation between the two regions.

🙏 Thank you, Ambassador Adema, for your warm hospitality and generosity in hosting this meaningful gathering.

[Asia-Europe Foundation @aseforg]

@ChannelNewsAsia covered ASEF Asia-Europe Policy Panel on globalisation and economic security as part of a wider report on EU-Asia relations, exploring trade and investment realignment and what a more fragmented world means for Asia and Europe. 📺

Watch the full CNA report on YouTube 👇
https://t.co/O6NNhBek1m

[Asia-Europe Foundation @aseforg]

The June 2026 edition of the ASEF eNewsletter is out! Check your inbox and get the latest updates on ASEF projects and events, including:

🧠 2026 lecture series in Brussels (Globalisation & Economic Security) and Singapore (AI & Education)
📣 Open Calls and Events on Science & Technology Diplomacy, Gender Equality, Public Health
🎭 Arts & Culture: Closing curtain of the 8th Asia-Europe Cultural Festival
📊 New reports on New Zealand’s creative ecosystem and AI's role in risk communication, and AIB’s topic of the month for June

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🇯🇵🇮🇹 On 25 May, ASEF supported a special curated tour of Hokusai – The Great Master of Japanese Art in Rome, celebrating 160 years of diplomatic relations between #Japan and #Italy. #ASEFCulture Director Valentina Riccardi attended the event together with several Embassy representatives of ASEF member countries.

Dedicated to the celebrated Edo-period ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai, the exhibition presents works from the renowned collection of the National Museum in Krakow, #Poland.

The event was co-organised by ASEF, Arthemisia, Embassy of Poland in Italy and Embassy of Japan in Italy.

[Asia-Europe Foundation @aseforg]

🤝🇫🇮 A pleasure to meet HE Jari Sinkari, Director General of the Department for Asia and Oceania at @ Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs, for a fruitful discussion on strengthening cooperation between ASEF and #Finland and advancing Asia-Europe collaboration.

[Asia-Europe Foundation @aseforg]

📢 Apply now to join ASEF 15th #Journalists Seminar in #Bangkok!

💡All details: https://t.co/RiL2LcTNUF
✍ Apply by 31 May
✨ Open to citizens from Asia and Europe (51 ASEM countries)

[Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) @AsiaEuropeMtg]

💧For Asia and Europe, #water management cooperation matters! @asef supported the 7th ASEM Seminar on Urban Water Management in Helsinki, under the timely theme, “A Shared Community of Life for Water and Urban: Science and Technology Empowering the Sustainability of Blue-Economy”

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#AECFest2026 Main Festival - Highlights 🤩

The Asia-Europe Cultural Festival 2026 Main Festival in #Utrecht, the Netherlands, has come to a close following 10 days of dynamic and diverse artistic showcases and dialogues, organised in partnership with SPRING Performing Arts Festival.

Featuring artists and producers from over 16 countries in #Asia and #Euope in a rich programme of artistic showcases and the innaugural AECFest CAMP - the Main Festival has exemplified how AECFest continues to serve as a platform fostering #culturaldiplomacy and #internationalrelations between the two regions.

ASEF Culture warmly thanks all the artists, CAMP participants, and audiences who made the Festival possible. Our deepest gratitude goes out to our partners at SPRING Performing Arts Festival for their constant support and collaboration.

#AECFest2026 now returns to Singapore for our Closing Curtain - Stay tuned for more updates: https://t.co/wwKLN2l0Go

#ASEFCulture #AECFestxSPRING