Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP) have sign
ed an MOU to initiate a comprehensive partnership for strategic engagements in communication, design, and global studies particularly focusing on Asia-Europe relations.
The ceremony was officiated by Minister Dr. MALIKI Osman, Minister at the Prime Minister Office, Second Minister for Education & Second Minister for Foreign Affairs. Both ASEF and Temasek Polytechnic were incredibly honoured to have Minister MALIKI as the witness of this historic milestone for both organisations.
The MOU signing ceremony was held on 18 July 2022, at ASEF premises. Ambassador Toru MORIKAWA as the Executive Director represented ASEF at the event, while Temasek Polytechnic was represented by PCEO, Peter LAM. More than fifty attendees, including ASEF staff and Temasek students, witnessed the MOU signing ceremony. This was the first large-scale event held at ASEF premises since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic.
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“This MOU is a testament to our mission to promote people-to-people connectivity of the two regions. This MOU commits us to work together more closely towards our common goals such as using the power of good design and principles of communication in the digital era to create bridges between Asia and Europe.”
Ambassador Toru MORIKAWA, ASEF Executive Director.
“Beyond the sharing of ideas, the MOU between ASEF and TP also marks the start of a deeper relationship, where students can look forward to engaging stakeholders in Europe in diverse areas. This partnership with ASEF will further enable us to mold the skills and mindsets of our young people, for them to create a better world and a stronger community.”
Peter LAM, Temasek Polytechnic PCEO.