One of our main activities is organising and hosting Luncheon Briefings on pertinent topics of EU-Asia relations. Beginning with an informal lunch, the Briefings usually last for 1.5 hours, including questions.

Attendees include EIAS members and other interested parties.

Experts wishing to discuss a possible topic for a Lucheon Briefing are invited to contact EIAS

Mongolia: From Chinggis Khaan To ASEM
23 November, 2006, EIAS, Brussels

On The Occasion Of The 800th Anniversary Of The Foundation Of
The Great Mongol State

Co-organised by: The European Commission, The Mission of Mongolia to the European Union.
Moderated and hosted by: The European Institute for Asian Studies

The European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS), in collaboration with the European Commission and the Mission of Mongolia to the European Union, is honoured to welcome a distinguished panel of speakers to its premises for a discussion and analysis of contemporary EU-Mongolia relations.

Against the background of this year’s 800th anniversary of Mongolian statehood and the role that Chinggis Khaan has played in the Asia-Europe relationship, the Luncheon Briefing will focus on Mongolia’s external relations.

The presentations of the seven panelists discussed Mongolia’s ongoing integration into the East Asian region and Mongolia’s new role as a participant in the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) process.

Listen to an interview with the speakers (mp3)

Photographs of the meeting

Download the full report on the proceedings (pdf)

Mongolian Cultural Evening
European Commission, Berlaymont Building
6 December 2006 at 18.00 hrs

An Evening Cultural Event will celebrate Mongolia’s 800th anniversary of statehood and Mongolia’s joining of the ASEM process. Following the opening address by Dr Benita Ferrero-Waldner, a paintings exhibition of contemporary Mongolian art will be officially opened by H.E. Mr. Nyamaa Enkhbold, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia.

A Mongolian live music performance, Mongolian delicacies, a selection of Mongolian cashmere products and a Mongolian movie will open a unique window to a country that is still little known to the West.