Regional Initiatives
- Home
-
About EABC
-
Our Work
- RCEP
- Business Outlook Survey
- Business Resources
- Events
A regional platform where policymakers, industry leaders, and experts gather to discuss opportunities, challenges, and solutions for building a more integrated and competitive East Asia.
The East Asia Forum (EAF) is an international organization established following a proposal in the reports of the "East Asia Vision Group" (EAVG) and the "East Asia Study Group" (EASG) which were established at the request of the ASEAN+3 Summit. The Korean government took the initiative in establishing the EAF and held the 1st East Asia Forum on December 14-16, 2003 in Seoul, Korea. While the Network of East Asian Think-tanks (NEAT) aims to promote the networking of think-tanks and act as a source of research information among ASEAN+3 countries in order to assist building an "East Asian Community", EAF assembles business, academia and government representatives at the Track 1.5 (semi-governmental) level from ASEAN+3 countries and provides a knowledge base for regional integration in East Asia.
August 15-17, 2012
The 10th East Asia Forum (EAF) was held with 94 participants from ASEAN+3 countries, including H.E. U Wunna Maung Lwin, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Myanmar. Five Japanese participants contributed to discussions on regional integration.
September 15-17, 2011
The 9th Forum in Chengdu brought together 73 participants, focusing on regional cooperation and development strategies for East Asia.
August 25-27, 2010
56 participants gathered in Da Lat to discuss regional integration and cooperation frameworks for sustainable development.
September 1-2, 2009
65 participants from ASEAN+3 countries discussed strengthening regional partnerships and economic cooperation.
October 15-16, 2008
67 participants focused on regional development strategies and strengthening ASEAN+3 cooperation frameworks.
October 31-November 1, 2007
Discussions centered on enhancing regional investment and strengthening environmental cooperation across East Asia.
November 22, 2006
Key discussions on regional integration and development strategies with high-level participation from ASEAN+3 countries.
October 30-31, 2005
Hosted under the auspices of China Foreign Affairs University, focusing on policy recommendations for East Asian cooperation.
December 5-6, 2004
Attended by prominent East Asian leaders including former Prime Ministers, marking a significant milestone in regional cooperation.
December 14-16, 2003
The inaugural forum established the foundation for East Asian regional cooperation with participation from key leaders and stakeholders.
The 10th East Asia Forum (EAF) was held on August 15-17, 2012 in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, which was attended by 94 participants in total from ASEAN+3 countries, including H.E. U Wunna Maung Lwin, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
Among them, there were 5 participants from Japan:
The 9th East Asia Forum (EAF) was held on September 15-17, 2011 in Chengdu, China, which was attended by 73 participants in total from ASEAN+3 countries, including Mr. LIU Zhenmin, Assistant Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.
Among them, there were 5 participants from Japan:
The 8th East Asian Forum (EAF) was held on August 25-27, 2010 in Da Lat, Viet Nam, which was attended by 56 participants in total from ASEAN+3 countries, including H.E. Madam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Minister of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Viet Nam.
Among them, there were 4 participants from Japan:
The 7th East Asian Forum (EAF) was held on September 1-2, 2009 in Seoul, Korea, which was attended by 65 participants in total from ASEAN+3 countries, including Mr. Jong-rak Kwon, Vice Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Korea and Mr. Sayakane Sisouvong, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN Secretariat.
Among them, there were 7 participants from Japan:
The 6th East Asian Forum (EAF) was held on October 15-16, 2008 in Luang Prabang, Laos. In total 67 participants joined the Forum from ASEAN+3 countries, including H.E. Mr. Soulivong Dalavong, Minister of Planning and Investment of Lao PDR and Dr. SOEUNG Rathchavy, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN.
Among them, there were 5 participants from Japan:
The 5th East Asian Forum (EAF) was held from October 31 to November 1, 2007 in Tokyo. The Forum began with the welcome dinner hosted by Mr. KIMURA Hitoshi, Senior Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan on October 31st. On November 1, Mr. UNO Osamu, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, made the opening remarks, which were followed by statements from Mr. CHO Jung Pyo, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea, and Dr. Soeung RATHCAVY, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN Secretariat.
There were two Sessions, one in the morning followed by another in the afternoon, respectively under the topic of "Enhancing Regional Investment" and "Further Strengthening Environmental Cooperation." Active discussions took place among the participants at each Session. The Forum ended with the closing remarks by Mr. IHARA Junichi, Deputy Director-General of Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
The 4th East Asia Forum (EAF) was held on November 22, 2006 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Among the participants of the 4th Forum were, representing Cambodia, Mr. HOR Namhong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. KAO Kim Hourn, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and others, and Mr. ONG Keng Yong, Secretary-General of ASEAN Secretariat.
From Japan participated:
Also from the CEAC Secretariat was Ms. FUJII Miyuki, Assistant Chief of East Asian Studies of CEAC.
The 3rd East Asia Forum (EAF) was held on October 31, 2005 in Beijing, China with Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan giving the opening salutations as representative of the host country. The 3rd Forum was held under the auspices of the China Foreign Affairs University, with President Amb. Wu Jianmin stating that "at the 3rd NEAT Annual Conference in Tokyo, Japan, we compiled policy recommendations which will contribute to formulate the Second Joint Statement at the 10th Anniversary of the ASEAN+3 Summit in 2007."
The National Focal Point of Japan, the Japan Forum of International Relations (JFIR), appointed Amb. ISHIGAKI Yasuji, Councilor of JFIR (concurrently Vice President of CEAC) to attend the Forum. Also, Mr. TAKADA Toshihisa, Deputy Director-General, Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the Japanese government and Dr. YOSHITOMI Masaru, Vice President of CEAC (concurrently President & Chief Research Officer, Research Institute of Economy Trade & Industry) both attended the Forum's proceedings.
Taking this opportunity, on 30th October, the Chinese side convened the Joint Study Convention on East Asia Cooperation, which was attended by CEAC Vice Presidents Amb. ISHIGAKI and Dr. YOSHITOMI.
The 2nd East Asia Forum was held on December 5-6, 2004 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Political leaders in East Asia such as Mr. Mahathir Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mr. KIM Dae-jung, former President of Korea, and Mr. HATA Tsutomu, former Prime Minister of Japan attended the Forum. Other participants from Japan included Mr. UESHIMA Shigeji, Counselor of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Mr. TANIGAWA Shuzen, Senior Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Prof. ITO Kenichi, President of CEAC.
From the hosting country (Malaysia), Mr. Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Prime Minister of Malaysia and Mr. Syed Hamid Albar, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Malaysia both attended the Forum.
The 1st East Asia Forum was held on December 14-16, 2003 in Seoul, South Korea. Participants from Japan included Mr. UESHIMA Shigeji, Advisor to Mitsui & Co., Mr. NISHIMIYA Shinichi, Deputy-Director General, Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. YOSHITOMI Masaru, Research Fellow, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.
The Japan Forum of International Relations (JFIR) which is the National Focal Point of Japan was represented by Dr. JIMBO Ken, Director of Research.
The attendance of Mr. ROH Moo Hyun, President of South Korea, at the opening of the inaugural Forum left a strong impression of enthusiasm for the Forum on the South Korean side, and this mood was further enhanced by the participation of other such high level guests as Mr. KIM Dae-jung, former President of South Korea, Mr. Mahathir Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mr. Vo Van Kiet, former Prime Minister of Vietnam, and Mr. HATA Tsutomu, former Prime Minister of Japan.
At the Forum, the opinion was expressed that an East Asia Summit should be held soon with an eye to creating an East Asian Community, and it was decided to hold the next Forum in Malaysia.
Please feel free to contact us. We're super happy to talk to you.