Josep Borrell’s remarks ahead of the EU-ASEAN Commemorative Summit

BRUSSELS, 15 December 2022, (TON): Today is a celebration day. 45 years of diplomatic relations with ASEAN.

I am going to sign, on behalf of the European Union, two Partnership and Cooperation Agreements with Thailand and Malaysia. Important steps in increasing our cooperation with ASEAN countries.

The importance of ASEAN needs to be enhanced. We are the biggest cooperation partner on development. We are the second investor in the region, and the third partner with the region.

This region is a vibrant economy. It will be growing and growing in the next years. Now, right now, one third of all trade maritime trade in the world by volume goes through the South China Sea.

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