Strengthening Asia–Europe Dialogue at ICAPP / 6th AEPF

It was a great honor to participate in the plenary sessions of the 6th Asia–Europe Political Forum (AEPF), held alongside an impressive group of distinguished leaders. Among them were Hon. Zsolt Németh, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Hungarian National Assembly and main host of the event; Hon. Eui-yong Chung, former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea and Chairperson of ICAPP; and Hon. Andrés Pastrana, former President of Colombia and President of the Centrist Democrat International (IDC.CDI).

The forum also featured contributions from numerous high-level speakers, including:
  • Hon. Mushahid Hussain Sayed – Co-Chairperson and Special Rapporteur of the ICAPP Standing Committee
  • Hon. Suos Yara – Vice-Chairperson of the ICAPP Standing Committee (Cambodia)
  • Hon. Sun Haiyan – Vice-Chairperson of the ICAPP Standing Committee (China)
  • Hon. Shin Sung-bum – Member of the National Assembly (Republic of Korea)
  • Hon. Nalinee Taveesin – Former Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office (Thailand)
  • Hon. Takeshi Kozu – Member of the House of Representatives (Japan)
  • Hon. Aktam Khaitov – Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan
  • Hon. Lee Hae-sik – Member of the Korean National Assembly

…as well as many other ministers, parliamentarians, and political representatives from across the region.
The plenary sessions addressed several priority topics, including foreign policy cooperation, national security, digital development, economic integration, and the strengthening of democratic political party structures.
For CDI, fostering dialogue that reinforces democracy, regional stability, and responsible governance remains a central mission. The AEPF provided an important platform for advancing these shared goals.
As part of the 6th AEPF, on 28 November 2025 we were pleased to host the “Fostering Dialogue and Cooperation” think-tank meeting in the Hungarian Parliament. The event brought together participants from Asia and Europe, including representatives of four Hungarian think tanks. It offered an excellent opportunity to present ongoing work, exchange perspectives, and discuss future areas of collaboration.
At the conclusion of the meeting, all participants reaffirmed their commitment to long-term cooperation, regular communication, and the deepening of professional partnerships. These shared intentions were formalized in a joint Letter of Intent, signed by the participants and presented during the final session of the AEPF.