He will participate in both plenaries and deliver an address at the first plenary session on the promotion of financial and economic cooperation through enhanced Europe-Asia connectivity.

Cerar is expected to highlight the need for a dual approach of strengthening economic ties and reducing social differences, his office has announced.

The meeting will also be an opportunity for bilateral talks and Cerar is expected to meet several Asian leaders.

Entitled Responsible Partnership for Growth and Security, this is the tenth ASEM meeting since the forum was created in 1996.