Bangkok--10 Mar--bangkok metropolitan administration
With Bangkok being selected as the host of the 3rd ASEM Meeting for Governors and Mayors under the theme “ASEM Goes Local: Innovation and Regeneration” during March 11- 13, 2015, at the Plaza Athenee Hotel, Bangkok, the meeting aims to stimulate sustainable urban regeneration and innovation that addresses today’s major urban issues through the exchange of views and sharing the exemplary experiences of the major cities in Asia and Europe.
The ASEM Meeting Governors and Mayors (ASEM- MGM) comprises of 51 members altogether. They are governors and mayors of cities in ASEM countries in Europe and Asia. 29 of which are from Europe while 20 from Asia, including two organisations—the European Commission and ASEAN Secretariat. The ASEM-MGM is held every two years with the rotation of host cities in Asia and Europe. The first and second ASEM-MGM meetings were held in the recent past in Jakarta (2010) and Berlin (2012) respectively.
On this occasion, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration cordially invites you to attend the meeting to observe and cover the news story on the 3rd ASEM-MGM meetings on the aforementioned date. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Phurichaya Thongpiam Tel. 082-364-4265. We are looking forward to welcoming you at the newsworthy event. Thank you.
The Third ASEM Meeting for Governors and Mayors
March 11 - 12, 2015
the Plaza Athenee Hotel, Bangkok
Wednesday 11th March 2015
08:30 am Media registration
09:00 – 10:00 am Inauguration Ceremony
Welcome Speech by Governor of Bangkok
Speech by a representative from Asian City (TBA)
- Mr. Sutanto Soehodho, Deputy Governor of the City of Jakarta
Speech by a representative from European City (TBA)
- H.E. Mr. Antonio Costa, the Mayor of Lisbon
Photo Session
10.00 – 10.15 am Coffee Break
10.15 am – 12.00 noon The 1st Plenary Session: Response to Impact of Environmental Issues
Presentations by city contributors from Budapest, Fukuoka, Rotterdam, Guangzhou and Bangkok
Noon – 1.30 pm Lunch
1.30 – 3.00 pm The 2nd Plenary Session: Traffic and Transportation Management
Presentations by city contributors from Astana, Tallinn, Busan, Chongqing, Jakarta and North West District of Singapore
3.00 – 3.15 pm Coffee break
3.15 – 4.30 pm The 3rd Plenary Session: Tourism Management and Cultural Diversity
Presentations by city contributors from Chaozhou, Lisbon, Vientiane and Warsaw
6.30 – 9.00 pm Welcome Dinner hosted by the Governor of Bangkok
Thursday 12th March 2015
08.00 – 11.00 am Excursion to the Grand Palace and Temple of Emerald Buddha (optional)
11.00am – 12.00noon Depart the Grand Palace for Plaza Athnee Hotel
4.00 - 4.45 pm Media registration
4.45 – 5.45 pm Conclusion and Discussion on “Next Step Forward”
- Nomination of the Next Host City
- Adoption of Bangkok Declaration
- Closing Remarks by Governor of Bangkok
- Joint Press Conference