FEALAC

At the 1^st Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Santiago, Chile, Member Countries agreed to rename the Forum from EALAF to the Forum for East Asia–Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC). The Meeting approved the Framework Document, which set out FEALAC’s objectives, guiding principles, and scope of cooperation.

The 2^nd Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held in Manila, Philippines, adopted the Manila Plan of Action, providing detailed guidance on measures to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation between the two regions.

At the 3^rd Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Brasilia, Brazil, Member Countries adopted the Brasilia Ministerial Declaration and Programme of Action, which underscored the need for cooperation on global issues such as climate change and the Doha Development Agenda, while also calling for strengthened cooperation in trade, investment, and regional financial institutions.

The 4^th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held in Tokyo, Japan, adopted the Tokyo Declaration, emphasizing the importance of enhanced bi-regional cooperation in response to global crises. The Meeting also agreed, inter alia, on the establishment of the FEALAC Cyber Secretariat by the Republic of Korea.

At the 5^th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Member Countries adopted the Buenos Aires Declaration, which addressed the reform of global governance mechanisms and outlined plans to strengthen cooperation between FEALAC and regional economic and financial institutions, including ECLAC, IDB, ADB, and ESCAP. The Meeting also established the Vision Group to provide mid- to long-term goals and strategic guidance for FEALAC.

The 6^th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held in Bali, Indonesia, adopted the Uluwatu Declaration, endorsing the recommendations of the Vision Group aimed at evaluating and enhancing FEALAC cooperation. The Meeting further highlighted the need to strengthen communication among Member Countries through the effective utilization of the FEALAC Cyber Secretariat.

At the 7^th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in San Jose, Costa Rica, Member Countries adopted the Declaration of San Jose, which emphasized the importance of strategic alliances among FEALAC Member Countries, as well as with international organizations and financial institutions from both regions. The Meeting also adopted the Guideline for FEALAC Working Process to improve the Forum’s operational efficiency and enhance the use of the Cyber Secretariat.

The 8^th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held in Busan, Republic of Korea, adopted the Busan Declaration, endorsing key initiatives including the New FEALAC Action Plan, FEALAC Troika Modalities, and the establishment of the FEALAC Multi-donor Trust Fund. The Meeting underscored the importance of FEALAC-wide projects supported by the FEALAC Fund in promoting inter-regional dialogue and mutual understanding.

The 9^th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, adopted the Santo Domingo Declaration in celebration of FEALAC’s 20th anniversary. Member States reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening FEALAC’s working mechanisms and enhancing its visibility. Key outcomes included discussions on the possible convening of a FEALAC Special Commemorative Summit, the adoption of a rotational system for Regional Coordinators when deemed necessary, and the incorporation of Climate Change into the Socio-Political Cooperation, Sustainable Development Working Group, which was subsequently renamed to reflect its expanded mandate.

The 10^th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, under the theme “25 Years and Beyond: Vision for East Asia and Latin America.” The Meeting reviewed FEALAC’s achievements over the past 25 years and discussed priorities for future cooperation in response to evolving global challenges. The Ulaanbaatar Declaration was adopted as the principal outcome, outlining strategic directions with a focus on economic connectivity, sustainable and inclusive development, environmental cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and responses to global challenges. The Meeting also reviewed progress under the New FEALAC Action Plan marking FEALAC’s 25th anniversary and reaffirmed Member States’ commitment to strengthened cooperation, an improved institutional framework, and enhanced visibility of the Forum.