Dhaka, Bangladesh Global: The Executive Committee Meeting of the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) concluded in Singapore on 22 November 2024 with a renewed commitment to further collaboration between the countries from the two continents, Asia and Europe. The Director-General, Regional Organizations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Md. Rais Hasan Sarower, ndc, as the current chair of the ASEF Board of Governors, led the discussion.
In addition to discussions on a wide range of administrative and financial matters, the executive body also provided directives to enhance the visibility of the organization and recommended exploring new funding mechanisms and ensuring data privacy and strategic upgrades to make ASEF more meaningful for member states. The meeting also approved a project proposal for women, peace and security training proposed by Government of Latvia.
To complement the ASEM process, in February 1997, the 1st ASEM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting welcomed the establishment of the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). Based in Singapore, ASEF provides opportunities for Asians and Europeans to exchange ideas and collaborate, achieve innovative and substantive solutions for common global challenges. Bangladesh has been the Chair of the ASEF Board of Governors for the first time since January 2024 and the term will end in December 2024.
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