Cambodia will organise the thirteenth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit (ASEM13) on Thursday and Friday (November 25, 26) via video conference, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

According to the news reports, Prime Minister Hun Sen will chair the summit, which will be attended by the heads of state/government and high-level representatives of 51 ASEM countries from Asia and Europe, as well as the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, and the Secretary-General of ASEAN.

The ASEM13, which will be held under the theme "Strengthening Multilateralism for Shared Growth," will provide a timely opportunity for leaders from Asia and Europe to reaffirm the importance of ASEM cooperation in addressing global and regional issues of mutual interest, such as the Covid-19 pandemic and its socio-economic consequences, according to the statement.

"Hosting the ASEM13 symbolises Cambodia's highest level commitment to multilateralism as well as its active involvement with the international community to address existing and upcoming global concerns," according to the statement.

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