Date : March 7, 2019
[March 7, Thursday: Symposium & Reception] “A Free and Open Indo-Pacific—Ensuring Peace and Prosperity in the Region”
post date : 2019.02.08
FPCJ Symposium
“A Free and Open Indo-Pacific—Ensuring Peace and Prosperity in the Region”
【 March 7, Thursday】
On Thursday, March 7, 2019, Foreign Press Center Japan will be holding a symposium on the topic of “A Free and Open Indo-Pacific—Ensuring Peace and Prosperity in the Region.” Panelists will include distinguished journalists and experts from both Japan and abroad (India, Singapore, the US, and the UK), who will be discussing cooperation by the international community and issues to solve to ensure stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, which will be the driving force behind the global economy in the 21st century. After the symposium, there will be a standing buffet reception. We look forward your participation (you are welcome to attend only the symposium or reception if you wish).
■ Symposium Outline
- Time and Date: 14:00–17:30, Thursday, March 7, 2019 (doors open at 13:30)
- Venue: 10F Hall, Nippon Press Center Building (http://www.presscenter.co.jp/access.html)
- Organized by: Foreign Press Center Japan (FPCJ)
- Supporter: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA)
- Attendance Fee: Free
- Language: English and Japanese (simultaneous interpretation)
■Keynote Speaker, Moderator, and Panelists
-Keynote Speaker and Panelist: Dr. Akihiko Tanaka (President, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS))
-Moderator and Commentator: Mr. Hiroyuki Akita (Nikkei Commentator, The Nikkei)
Panelists:
-Dr. Masayuki Tadokoro (Professor, Keio University Faculty of Law)
-Mr. Steven Lee Myers (Beijing Correspondent, The New York Times) (USA)
-Mr. Gideon Rachman (Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator, The Financial Times) (UK)
-Mr. Ravi Velloor (Associate Editor, The Straits Times) (Singapore)
-Mr. Pramit Pal Chaudhuri (Foreign Editor, Hindustan Times) (India)
■Topic: A Free and Open Indo-Pacific—Ensuring Peace and Prosperity in the Region
Free, open, and stable oceans form the foundation for the peace, stability, and prosperity of international society, and are an urgent issue for the international community. In particular, the Indo-Pacific region has great potential to be a center for global growth, and ensuring it remains free and open, with order under the rule of law, is vital to global stability and prosperity. The importance of this has been recognized by the G7 and in other international forums.
This symposium will discuss what steps the international community should take to solve issues and ensure stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, which will be the driving force behind the global economy this century.
■Schedule
14:00 Opening remarks, FPCJ President Kiyotaka Akasaka
14:05-14:25 Keynote speech, Dr. Akihiko Tanaka (President, GRIPS)
“What is the goal of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific?”
14:25-15:30 Panel discussion (Session 1)
“Order and Prosperity in the Indo-Pacific: Current Situation and Challenges”
15:30-15:45 Break
15:45-17:00 Panel discussion (Session 2)
“Toward Growth and Prosperity in the Indo-Pacific: Can the International Community Cooperate?”
17:00-17:25 Q&A session, final summary by moderator
17:30 End
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＜Reception＞
■ Time: 18:00-19:30 (Doors open at 17:30)
■ Venue: Restaurant Alaska (10F Nippon Press Center Building)
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*The specifics of the schedule, time, and panelists may change.
*A video recording will be made of the panel discussion.
Members of the audience may appear in this film. Please be aware that the images and audio
recorded may be used for various purposes, including promotional or as part of a business report.
■ How to Apply:
-Please go to this URL (https://goo.gl/forms/erknPsGbe2CKZrFZ2), fill out the necessary information and send the form.
-To register by email, send an email to sympo@fpcjpn.or.jp with the subject line “FPCJ Symposium and Reception,” and include your name, the organization you are affiliated with, your job title, contact information (phone number and email address), and whether you would like to attend the symposium, the reception, or both.
Deadline: Please register by Friday, March 1, 2019.
Contact Information
Foreign Press Center Japan Strategic Communications Division
Email: sympo@fpcjpn.or.jp