CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) took place on 25-26 November 2021 via videoconference under the theme “strengthening multilateralism for shared growth".

Detailed explanation-2: -As the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic holds sway in both Europe and Asia, the hosting of the 13th ASEM Summit (ASEM13) in Cambodia assumes much greater significance as it envisages an inclusive and prosperous growth pathway for the Asia-Europe region, through multilateral cooperation and sustainable development.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 13th ASEM (Asia–Europe Meeting) Summit is being held virtually from 25 November 2021. The theme of the two-day summit is Strengthening Multilateralism for Shared Growth. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu is leading the Indian delegation. This Summit will also mark the 25th anniversary of the ASEM process.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) is a process of dialogue and cooperation involving 21 Asian countries and the ASEAN Secretariat along with the European Union and its 27 member states, plus Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Detailed explanation-5: -Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Republic of Korea, Mongolia, New Zealand, Pakistan and Russia on the Asian side. It also includes two institutional partners: the European Union and the ASEAN Secretariat.