Phnom Penh (FN), Nov. 26 – ASEM leaders expressed high appreciation to the Royal Government of Cambodia for excellent arrangements and sincere congratulations to Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen on successfully chairing the Summit, according to a press release on the outcomes of the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit seen by Fresh News on Friday.

“ASEM Leaders expressed high appreciation to the Royal Government of Cambodia for excellent arrangements and sincere congratulations to Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen on successfully chairing the summit, which will contribute towards a strengthened multilateralism, more robust ASEM process and a resilient, inclusive and sustainable post-COVID19 era. ASEM Leaders looked forward to attending the 14th ASEM Summit in Europe in 2023.”

The summit took place on 25-26 November 2021 and was attended by the heads of state/government and high-level representatives of 51 ASEM countries from Asia and Europe, the president of the European Council, the president of the European Commission, and the secretary general of ASEAN.

The ASEM13, under the theme "Strengthening Multilateralism for Shared Growth", will provide timely opportunity for leaders from both Asia and Europe to reaffirm the importance of ASEM cooperation in tackling global and regional issues of mutual interests, including the COVID19 pandemic and its socio-economic impacts.
=FRESH NEWS