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German Parliamentarians Group On Asean Visits Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia
BERLIN (Bernama) - A delegation of German parliamentarians
belonging to an interparliamentary group that deals with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has embarked on a visit to three Asean member states, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia, from Feb 26 to March 9.
The delegation is led by Thomas Gambke who belongs to the Alliance 90/Green Party.
Other delegation members are Joachim Pfeiffer, Anita Schaefer and
Elisabeth Winkelmeier-Becker (all three from the ruling conservative CDU/CSU sister parties), Holger Ortel (from the opposition social democratic party SPD) and Stephan Thomas (from the liberal FDP party which is a junior partner in the present coalition with the CDU/CSU).
The importance of the Asean region has grown over the years, with the German industry and businesses looking at the region as a “third alternative” to the two Asian giants, China and India.
However, the delegation’s visit is more of a “fact-finding character”, as a German commentator put it.
The German parliamentarians have on their agenda meetings with
representatives of government and opposition, as well as with some top
politicians in each of the three countries.
Over and above, the German parliamentarians are also expected to hold talks in all three countries with representatives of German cultural institutions, political foundations and German businesses.
Prior to its departure, the Asean group of the German parliamentarians stated it would like to be informed on the effects of the international financial and economic crisis on the respective economies of the three countries, and the measures taken to cushion themselves against the impact of the crisis.
In Thailand, besides getting information on the current political situation, the delegation will get a first-hand exposure to living conditions of the rural population.
In Vietnam, the interest is on trade relations, cooperation in science and research, and the late effects of the Vietnam war.
In Malaysia, the delegation would like to get information on the human rights’ situation, freedom of religion and the energy policy.
belonging to an interparliamentary group that deals with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has embarked on a visit to three Asean member states, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia, from Feb 26 to March 9.
The delegation is led by Thomas Gambke who belongs to the Alliance 90/Green Party.
Other delegation members are Joachim Pfeiffer, Anita Schaefer and
Elisabeth Winkelmeier-Becker (all three from the ruling conservative CDU/CSU sister parties), Holger Ortel (from the opposition social democratic party SPD) and Stephan Thomas (from the liberal FDP party which is a junior partner in the present coalition with the CDU/CSU).
The importance of the Asean region has grown over the years, with the German industry and businesses looking at the region as a “third alternative” to the two Asian giants, China and India.
However, the delegation’s visit is more of a “fact-finding character”, as a German commentator put it.
The German parliamentarians have on their agenda meetings with
representatives of government and opposition, as well as with some top
politicians in each of the three countries.
Over and above, the German parliamentarians are also expected to hold talks in all three countries with representatives of German cultural institutions, political foundations and German businesses.
Prior to its departure, the Asean group of the German parliamentarians stated it would like to be informed on the effects of the international financial and economic crisis on the respective economies of the three countries, and the measures taken to cushion themselves against the impact of the crisis.
In Thailand, besides getting information on the current political situation, the delegation will get a first-hand exposure to living conditions of the rural population.
In Vietnam, the interest is on trade relations, cooperation in science and research, and the late effects of the Vietnam war.
In Malaysia, the delegation would like to get information on the human rights’ situation, freedom of religion and the energy policy.
