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Conference Report: The 14th East Asia Think-Tank Dialogue

by Dr. Luis Blanco

Engendering Inclusive Growth: A common challenge for strong bilateral relations between Asia and the European Union

The 14th East Asia–EU Think Tank Dialogue took place on 12-13 September in Vientiane, the capital of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.On the occasion of this year's ASEM-Summit (Asia-Europe Meeting) head of states from Asia and Europe will also gather in Vientiane from 5-6 November. In preparation for the ASEM-Summit, the first session of the Think Tank Dialogue was therefore dedicated to the analysis of the bi-regional relationships. In particular the impact of Europe's current developments on Asia played a significant role.

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The Dialogue's main part focused on the two continents' common challenge to balance economic growth with social integration.

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