Enhancing ASEAN-UK Connectivity for a Prosperous and Sustainable Future

Mr. Martin Kent and Ambassador Sarah Tiffin discuss how the UK and ASEAN are forging greater economic and people-to-people ties.

ASEAN is an engine room of global growth. It is home to around 680 million people and fast-growing, innovative economies. The region is collectively equivalent to the fifth-largest economy in the world, according to the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook for October.

Connectivity is key to driving further growth across this diverse and dynamic region. There is a real benefit in strengthening connections between the UK and ASEAN economies—the UK is the world’s sixth-largest economy, and growth is the key mission of the UK Government.

The ASEAN-UK trade relationship was worth 47 billion British pounds last year, and we want to see that figure grow even higher. We are connecting our people and economies to build long-term sustainable partnerships that drive innovative solutions to global challenges.