The Seventh East Asia Summit concluded in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The seventh East Asia Summit (EAS) was held at Peace Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 19 November 2012. Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen chaired the meeting. The Leaders of East Asia Summit adopted a joint declaration for the 7th East Asia Summit following the regional responses to control Malaria and address the resistance to anti-malarial medicines.

The Phnom Penh Declaration of the East Asia Summit Development Initiative was also taken on this occasion. Discussions and exchange of views on different regional and international issues was also done between the leaders of the member-nations.

Apart from the 10 members of the ASEAN representatives from eight different countries namely Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia and United States of America also participated in the summit.

Issues Discussed

The leaders of the East India Summit discussed on a variety of issues to seek mutual cooperation for growth and to decide the future direction of the member nations.

Priority Areas

1.    Environment and energy
2.    Education
3.    Finance
4.    Global health issues and pandemic diseases
5.    Natural disaster mitigation
6.    ASEAN connectivity

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia and the largest city of the country. It is located on the bank of River Mekong. Phnom Penh is the centre for all types of economic and industrial activities in the nation.

Other summits that concluded at Peace Palace

1.    4th ASEAN-U.S. Leaders’ Meeting Peace Palace, 19 November 2012
2.    15th ASEAN-ROK Summit Peace Palace, 19 November 2012
3.    ASEAN Plus Three Commemorative Summit Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 19 November 2012
4.    15TH ASEAN-JAPAN SUMMIT Phnom Penh, 19 November 2012
5.    15TH ASEAN-China Summit Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 19 November 2012
6.    7th East Asia Summit (EAS) Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 20 November 2012