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EEAS: Fourth EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, 20-21 November
Building together a resilient, prosperous and secure future
The 4th Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum (IPMF) takes place in Brussels on 20-21 November 2025 and will be chaired by the High Representative of the EU Kaja Kallas.
The EU is a reliable partner for the Indo-Pacific. At the 4th Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels, the EU and Indo-Pacific partners will discuss building a resilient, prosperous and secure future, in support of the rules-based international order, free trade and the principles of the UN Charter.
About the IPMF
The 4th IPMF, which has as its theme ‘Building together a resilient, prosperous and secure future’, is an important milestone in advancing strategic cooperation between the EU and the Indo-Pacific.
The futures of the two regions are closely linked through economic interdependence and the need to address shared global challenges. The rising economic, demographic, and political influence of the Indo-Pacific makes it a key actor in shaping the international order. Both EU and Indo-Pacific partners have a strong interest in ensuring shared stability and prosperity.
The 4th IPMF will bring together around 70 participants from the EU institutions and Member States, Indo-Pacific countries, and regional organisations from across the Indo-Pacific region from the East coast of Africa to the Pacific island states.
Programme
The 4th IPMF serves as a high-level platform to strengthen political dialogue and advance tangible, results-oriented cooperation across shared priorities.
The programme includes:
Opening plenary session – setting the stage for a forward-looking dialogue
Parallel round table discussions:
- Security priorities in the face of current geopolitical developments
- Shared prosperity, economic security, and digital connectivity
- Common endeavours for a clean and sustainable future
Closing plenary session – capturing key outcomes and the way forward
Source – EEAS