The EU and ASEAN marked the start of Green Diplomacy Weeks 2023 through a fun run, walk, and cycling event in Jakarta

Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to ASEAN, H.E. Sujiro Seam, the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community H.E. Ekkaphab Phanthavong and the Ambassador/Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Philippines to ASEAN, H.E. Hjayceelyn Mancenido Quintana, officially launched the start of the EU-ASEAN Green Diplomacy Weeks 2023 today in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Over 300 people, representing officials from ASEAN, the EU and its Member States, youths, and people with special needs, marked the occasion with a symbolic ride, run, and walk along the route of Jalan Sudirman to Gelora Bung Karno, Senayan Jakarta.

The event marked the start of the first region-wide activities for the EU-ASEAN Green Diplomacy Weeks 2023.

EU Delegations across ASEAN are hosting a series of events in ASEAN Member States to enliven the EU Green Diplomacy Weeks 2023, starting from 15…