2016 Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM11). The ASEM-UN NGOs Network has been granted the privilege to organizing the Asia Europe Summit Anniversary Celebrations at the United Nations General Secretariat in NYC. The events will include a Photographic/Painting exhibition based on the secular life of the citizens of the 51 Eurasian countries.

“The Spirit of Eurasia” exhibit is an opportunity to celebrate the culture and heritage of 65% of world citizens living in a geographical area that supports over 60% of world trade. This prestigious event will be hosted with the support of the Permanent Mission of Mongolia to the United Nations which holds the ASEM Chairmanship, as well as the EU Delegation to the United Nations.

The main summit meeting will take place in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, on July 15-16 2016 bringing together dignitaries and heads of state, civil society representatives from the 51 ASEM member states, plus the Association of South East Asian Nations, the European Commission.

Meanwihle, a series of events in NYC will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of ASEM at the United Nations: Photographic/Painting exposition, inaugural reception and Networking event with 51 dignitaries of member states and global industry leaders, and a closing ceremony. the aim is to ignite conversations leading to projects supporting sustainable developments.