The 12th Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit is underway at Belgian capital Brussels.

The summit began with the arrival of around 51 Heads of States or Governments from the European and Asian countries including India in Brussels last evening.

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu who heads the Indian delegation is scheduled to speak in the Session today.

The biennial event with the theme “Global Partners for Global Challenges”, is the highest platform for dialogue and cooperation between Asia and Europe in the areas of trade, investment, security and tourism.

Mr. Naidu will also address the Indian Diaspora at Jain Cultural Centre and offer floral tribute at a sculpture of Mahatma Gandhi at Antwerp in Brussels.

He will also hold meetings with prominent NRIs, and CEOs before concluding his tour tomorrow.