“Poland’s presidency of the EU Council in the first half of 2025 presents new opportunities for strengthening its cooperation with Southeast Asian countries. Poland’s valuable, albeit limited relations with ASEAN members, bolstred by the growing trade exchange between the parties, provides a solid foundation for further expansion of this potential. The upcoming visit of Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, to the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia is a key opportunity to advance cooperation between the parties in crucial areas such as modern technologies, digitalization, and the defense industry.”- write in CIR’s analysis Małgorzata Bonikowska, PhD, CIR’s President, professor at Warsaw University, Centre for Europe; Tomasz Gerlach, PhD, CIR’s expert, former diplomat, and Bruno Surdel, PhD, senior analyst, CIR.
