Online Book Launch of “ASEAN-European Union: The Untold Story”

25 November 2020 marks the online book launch of “ASEAN-European Union: The Untold Story”, the first book on the relationship between the European Union and ASEAN as written from an ASEAN perspective containing essays from all ten ASEAN member countries. The book shows the many areas whereby ASEAN and the European Union have convergent interests and, the few areas in which they have divergent views. The launch was followed by a panel discussion on the future of the partnership, which was moderated by Dr. Yeo Lay Hwee (Director of the European Centre in Singapore). The panel featured three speakers namely, Professor Tommy Koh (Ambassador-at-large for ASEAN), Ambassador Igor Driesman (EU ambassador to ASEAN) and Wichard Von Harrach (EuroCham Vice-Chair). The lively and insightful discussion touched on the common need and desire for ASEAN and the EU to further strengthen its relationship.

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