Civil Society Dialogue on ongoing and recently concluded trade negotiations in Southeast Asia

• Date: 19/03/2026, 10:00-11:30
• Location: WEBEX

Meeting details

Registration closes on: Monday 16 March at 12:00

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At this meeting, the European Commission will present and discuss with civil society the state of play of ongoing trade agreement negotiations with the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as the follow-up to the conclusion of negotiations for an EU–Indonesia trade agreement. The meeting will also provide an opportunity for an exchange of views with civil society organisations on the EU’s trade policy with Southeast Asian countries and its future.  

Speakers

Lead speakers

• Head and Deputy Head of Unit for South and Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, European Commission
• Team leader for Southeast Asia - South and Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, European Commission

Moderator

• Civil Society Coordination - Transparency, Civil society and Communication Unit, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, European Commission

Agenda

1. Introduction.
2. Update on the ongoing trade agreement negotiations with the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as on the follow-up to the conclusion of the agreement with Indonesia.
3. Open discussion with stakeholders.

This is a hybrid meeting. We would be grateful if participants could arrive 30 minutes in advance. There will be a welcome desk in the security screening area of the Berlaymont building where IDs will be checked for security clearance and identification badges will be handed out. Please bring with you the confirmation of your V-pass and an ID card or passport. 

Webex access code and password will be sent to registered participants. We would be grateful if participants could launch their WEBEX connection at least 30 minutes in advance of the meeting so that any technical problems can be arranged in time before the meeting.