Asia

Asia is a crucial partner for the EU, whether economically, politically or culturally. The wider Asian and Asia-Pacific region (including South Asia, South-East Asia, North-East Asia and Australasia) accounts for 56% of the world’s population, 25% of world GNP, and 22% of the world’s international trade. The region has been the cradle of several of the world’s major religions, and has an unparalleled cultural richness.

Asia and the EU — 05 March 2008, 22:51 CET

Asia is a crucial partner for the EU, whether economically, politically or culturally. The wider Asian and Asia-Pacific region (including South Asia, South-East Asia, North-East Asia and Australasia) accounts for 56% of the world’s population, 25% of world GNP, and 22% of the world’s international trade. The region has been the cradle of several of the world’s major religions, and has an unparalleled cultural richness.

EU - Asia trade statistics — 03 January 2007, 17:19 CET

Between 1999 and 2005, EU25 exports and imports of goods to the 13 Asian countries1 taking part in the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) both grew by more than 60%: exports rose from 99 billion euro to 161 bn, while imports increased from 206 bn to 336 bn.

Asia — 26 August 2006, 08:56 CET

Asia is a crucial partner for the EU, whether economically, politically or culturally. The wider Asian and Asia-Pacific region (including South Asia, South-East Asia, North-East Asia and Australasia) accounts for 56% of the world’s population, 25% of world GNP, and 22% of the world’s international trade. The region has been the cradle of several of the world’s major religions, and has an unparalleled cultural richness.