Closing Remarks by Alizan Mahadi, Senior Director (Research)

With the theme “sustaining cooperation amidst competition”, despite the broad topics covered, I believe the distinguished speakers have impressively articulated and enforced the importance and relevance of the topic at hand. [...] On the second day, we heard from panellists on the impacts of climate change to the Asia Pacific and whether the outcomes of COP26 would represent a catalyst point for climate action in the region. [...] In keeping to the theme of Sustaining Cooperation Amid Competition, we also discussed the European Union’s Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, within the broader framework of Europe’s engagement with the region. [...] Allow me to also extend our deepest appreciation to our partners who have made it possible for us to convene the 35th APR – the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia and Astro Awani. [...] Ultimately, it is you, the delegates of the APR, that contribute to making the Roundtable the success and among the platforms of preference in the regional circuit.