They resolved to work together for peace and security, inclusive and sustainable development, resilience and prosperity, and the promotion and protection of human rights, on the basis of the UN Charter to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Leaders stressed the urgent need to uphold the international order based on rules and principles of international law with the United Nations at its core in order to address global and regional challenges.Leaders noted with appreciation the outcomes of the ASEM Ministerial Meetings held since the 12th ASEM Summit in the areas of Transport (10-11 December 2019, Budapest), Foreign Affairs (15-16 December 2019, Madrid), Education (15-, Bucharest), and Finance (6 November 2020, Dhaka).In this regard, Leaders welcomed the fruitful outcome of the High-level Policy Dialogue “ASEM at 25: Strengthening Asia-Europe Partnership in a Transforming World” held on 22 June 2021 in Ha Noi, which emphasized the need for a bold vision of a stronger Asia-Europe Partnership. While celebrating the 25th Anniversary of ASEM, Leaders took stock with satisfaction of the progress made and achievements gained since its inception in 1996, and were committed to further enhancing the cooperation, partnership and connectivity between Asia and Europe.This Chair’s Statement should be read in conjunction with the Phnom Penh Statement on the Post-COVID- 19 Socio-Economic Recovery and The Way Forward on ASEM Connectivity which, taken together, form the agreed outcome of the 13th ASEM Summit. Under the theme “ Strengthening Multilateralism for Shared Growth,” Leaders reaffirmed the importance of this partnership between Asia and Europe in strengthening dialogue and fostering action-oriented cooperation, based on consensus, equal partnership, mutual respect and mutual benefit to further advance a robust, inclusive and open multilateralism capable of addressing global and regional issues, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic.The Summit was hosted by the Kingdom of Cambodia and chaired by Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia. It was attended by the Heads of State/Government, high-level representatives and participants of 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 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM13) was held on 25-26 November 2021 via videoconference.
Phnom Penh Statement on post COVID19 socio economic recovery.Other documents adopted by leaders during the summit:
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The 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM13) was held on 25-26 November 2021 via videoconference. ASEAN, ASEM, Cambodia, COVID-19, EU, growth, multilateralism