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Highlights of my week with @EUinASEAN: ASEAN European Union Ministerial Meeting in Brunei Temps forts de ma semaine : réunion ministérielle ASEAN Union Européenne à Brunei

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs/Political Director in the European External Action Service (EEAS) of the European Union (EU), H.E. Olof Skoog at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. Both sides discussed the outcomes of the recently-concluded 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting, held on 28 April 2026, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, and exchanged views on strengthening of ASEAN-EU relations.

A very good meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland🇵🇱 Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski and Timor-Leste’s🇹🇱 Foreign Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas during the EU–ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting #AEMM in Brunei Darussalam. 🇵🇱🤝🇹🇱 📷 credit: FB MFA Timor-Leste

Welcoming the positive results of the 25th EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Brunei. The Ministers welcomed 49 years of fruitful relations and committed to work towards elevating the Strategic Partnership potentially to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Glad to meet again 🇸🇰Slovakia Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Juraj Blanár at the sidelines of the 25th AEMM in Brunei. I expressed 🇵🇭’s interest to further reinvigorate 🇵🇭-🇸🇰relations, following the recent establishment of the Embassy of Slovakia in Manila.

The European Union and ASEAN share a common interest in regional stability and a rules-based international order. We already work closely together on many issues, including trade, security, climate and human rights. Today, we focused on how we can further deepen our ties. My press remarks with Brunei’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof ↓

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a bilateral meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, H.E. Artjoms Uršuļskis, on the margins of the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. They exchanged views on ways to further strengthen relations between ASEAN and Latvia, including through the ASEAN-EU framework.

Pleased to meet 🇨🇿 Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs @petr_macinka at the sidelines of the 25th AEMM in Brunei. Had discussions on strengthening 🇵🇭-🇨🇿, including possible high-level visits.

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a bilateral meeting with High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission (HR/VP), H.E. Kaja Kallas, on the sidelines of the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. They exchanged views on ways to further strengthen the ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations, particularly in the lead-up to the partnership’s 50th anniversary in 2027.

This week in Bangkok, @EPinASEAN gladly participates in the first Regional Forum on Human Rights Cities in ASEAN. A good platform together with AICHR to highlight @Europarl_EN ‘s work in promoting rights-based approaches to inclusive and sustainable urban development.

At the 25th #ASEAN–EU Ministerial Meeting in Brunei, I looked forward to the 50th anniversary of ASEAN–EU Dialogue Relations in 2027; welcomed our cooperation in connectivity, green transition, digital trade and resilient supply chains; and reaffirmed our shared commitment to further strengthen the ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership.

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, where he briefed Ministers and representatives from ASEAN and EU Member States on the implementation of the Plan of Action to Implement the ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership (2023–2027) as ASEAN and the EU look ahead to its 50th anniversary in 2027.

The HR/VP @kajakallas will be in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on 27 April and 28 April. HR/VP Kaja Kallas will lead the EU delegation at the 25th EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, joined by several EU Member State Foreign Ministers and Vice-Ministers. Read more: link.europa.eu/gRdBhp

Always a pleasure meeting EU High Representative and Vice President @kajakallas --this time in Brunei for the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting 🇵🇭🤝🇪🇺 We talked trade, investment, security, and the road to the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-EU dialogue next year. Big milestones call for bold partnerships. I look forward to meeting HRVP Kaja again this July in Manila.

Starting my visit to Brunei meeting His Majesty the Sultan and Prime Minister Hassanal Bolkiah. Brunei’s Vision 2035 and its ambition to build a digital "Smart Nation" aligns strongly with the EU’s own priorities. As we come together for the EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting, the EU stands as a reliable and predictable partner, ready to tackle shared challenges together.

Temps forts de ma semaine avec @EUinASEAN : - Négociation de la déclaration ministérielle conjointe pour la réunion ministérielle ASEAN Union Européenne - Événement avec @SecLazaro à Jakarta

Highlights of my week with @EUinASEAN: - Negotiation of the Joint Ministerial Statement for the ASEAN European Union Ministerial Meeting - Event with @SecLazaro in Jakarta

⚡️The energy crisis in Southeast Asia is a wake-up call: energy security can’t wait — and neither can the green transition. At the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit 2026, leaders will tackle how to accelerate a resilient, sustainable and circular economy. 🗣️ Featured speakers include senior officials from the Philippines, @sujiseam @EUinASEAN @EUAmbPH @EUinthePH, and key regulators shaping climate & finance agendas. 📢 Register: tinyurl.com/susmit2026 🗓️ 7 May 2026 | 📍Cebu @EU_Partnerships @EU_AseanBC @eccponline

In my phone call with @LawrenceWongST, we reaffirmed the strength of the EU-Singapore relations and the importance of like-minded partners working together to strengthen multilateralism and the rules-based international order.  We discussed the upgrading of EU-ASEAN relations in the context of the upcoming 50th anniversary and Singapore's chairship of @ASEAN in 2027. We also touched upon the situation in the Middle East and the necessity to ensure peace in the region and the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Photos from 🇪🇺🇹🇭🇯🇵 regional seminar in Bangkok strengthening cyber resilience of maritime supply chains 💻⚓ 🤝 organised by @EUinThailand, Thai NSC & Japan, with @prdthailand + MARCYSCOE @EU_ASIAPAC eeas.europa.eu/delegations/th… @EU_FPI #EUdefence #EUIndoPacific @PAMPALONIPAOLA