1. What is ASEM?

The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) is an informal process of dialogue and cooperation bringing together the 28 European Union member states, 2 other European countries, and the European Union with 21 Asian countries and the ASEAN Secretariat. The ASEM dialogue addresses political, economic and cultural issues, with the objective of strengthening the relationship between our two regions, in a spirit of mutual respect and equal partnership. But ASEM is not only a high-level platform of regional relations based on multilateral and equitable partnership but also is a platform of relationship and cooperation among citizens. As of today, 14 political, 51 economic and 51 socio-cultural initiatives and programs are being implemented within the framework of ASEM.

2. What is ASEM Summit?

The ASEM Summit is a biennial meeting between the Heads of State and Government, the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, and the Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

3. How are ASEM Volunteers being registered?

About 1,500 volunteer students would be needed to help serve the delegations during the 11th ASEM Summit. The volunteers will be assisting in airport arrivals and departures, distributing brochures, assisting the media delegations, and when necessary, providing interpretation, handling luggage and regulating the traffic.


The ASEM Office of Mongolia is recruiting the volunteer students through colleges and university administration. Additional information can be obtained by calling the following number: +976-7577-2016. The registered 1,500 students will be given special training and will be provided with special identification cards and uniforms. The volunteer students will be provided with per diems on their service days, and have their performance qualities recorded, which could attest to their experience and skills for future career references.




4. When is the 11th ASEM Summit going to be organized?


The 11th ASEM Summit is going to be organized in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on July 15-16, 2016. However, it’s important to note the nine side events that have been planned before the Summit. These consecutive meetings convene representatives from Asia and Europe on several levels: ministers, civil societies, businesses, students, farmers, and parliamentarians. 
The nine side events are as follows:


No.
Side Event Names
Official Dates
1
9th Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership (ASEP9) Meeting
21-22 April, 2016
2
ASEM Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM)
12-13 May, 2016
3
12th ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting (FinMM12)
09-10 June, 2016
4
ASEM Consultative Meeting on Food Security
20-21 June, 2016
5
11th Asia-Europe People's Forum (AEPF11)
4-6 July, 2016
6
7th Model ASEM 2016
6-10 July, 2016
7
8th ASEF Editor’s Roundtable
7-8 July, 2016
8
ASEM Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM)
12-14 July, 2016
9
15th Asia-Europe Business Forum (AEBF15)
13-14 July, 2016
10
11th ASEM Summit
15-16 July, 2016
 

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