On 28 May 2018, the Council adopted conclusions on enhanced EU security cooperation in and with Asia.

The Council notes that there are important possibilities to deepen EU security cooperation with its Asian strategic partners: China, India, Japan and the Republic of Korea, as well as with other partners, along with ASEAN and its member states.

The Council identifies key areas for deeper security engagement: maritime security, cyber security, counter terrorism, hybrid threats, conflict prevention, the proliferation of chemical biological radiological and nuclear weapons and the development of regional cooperative orders.

The EU underlines the need for security cooperation in and with Asian partners to become more operational. To bring increased visibility and impact, the Council calls for tailor-made cooperation, grouping together EU security-related efforts with those of priority Asian partners.