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LOPEZ, MALMSTROM AGREE TO STRENGTHEN ASEAN-EU TIES. ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Chair and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Lopez recently (March 10) met with European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom during the 23rd AEM Retreat Meeting and Related Meetings in Pasay for the 15th ASEAN-EU consultation, pushing trade relations between the two regional blocs. Trade Commissioner Malmstrom agreed with Secretary Lopez in developing e-commerce as one of the top agendas of the PH chairmanship of ASEAN this year. This advocacy would provide micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) easier access into the global value chain, delivering wider market access for the sector. Secretary Lopez highlighted the thrust of the Philippines as the ASEAN chair for this year on “inclusive, innovation-led growth” not only for the country but for all ASEAN Member States. “With 40 years of auspicious ASEAN-EU relations, we continue to explore new areas of cooperation to increase trade and investment between the two regions,” the trade chief said.

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