Japan-EU Relations
The 9th Japan-Baltic Seminar
“Politics, Economics and People-to-People Exchange: Perspectives on the Future Development of Japan-Baltic Relations”
Co-hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and
Waseda Organization for Regional and Inter-regional Studies (ORIS) - EUIJ Waseda
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan will invite leaders and influential individuals from the Baltic States to Japan and host the Japan-Baltic Seminar to promote mutual understanding and to further strengthen the friendly relations. The theme of this year's seminar, which is in its 9th year, is “Politics, Economics and People-to-People Exchange: Perspectives on the Future Development of Japan-Baltic Relations”. As outlined below, presentations from respective countries will explore the development of their relationships with Japan from (i) a political perspective, including relations with Europe (and EU) that the Baltic countries count on; (ii) an economic perspective, reviewing the Baltic trade and investment environment; and (iii) a people-to-people perspective.
Time and Date: 26 January 2017 (Thu.) 2:30~6:00 p.m. (15 minute presentation from each participant + Q&A session, short break)
Venue: Ono Memorial Hall, Waseda campus, Waseda University（PDF）
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- Tokyo Metro Tozai line, Waseda station (4 min walk)
- Streetcar Arakawa line, Waseda station (8 min walk)
- Toei Bus from JR Yamanote line, Sodai Seimon stop (1 min walk)
- Session 1: Estonia: Politics: Baltic Perspectives on the Future of the EU
- Session 2: Latvia: Economics: Economic relations between the Baltic, Japan & Asia
- Session 3: Lithuania: People-to-People Exchange: Japan and the Baltic States
Language: English (simultaneous interpretation will be provided)
[Note] Free of charge
Co-hosted by: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Waseda ORIS - EUIJ Waseda
Speakers:
- Estonia
- Ms. Aino LEPIK von WIREN, Acting Undersecretary for European Affairs, Department of Europe and Transatlantic Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Mr. Juhan MELLIK, Foreign Desk Editor, Postimees
- Latvia
- Mr. Kaspars OZOLINS, State Secretary, Ministry of Transport of Latvia
- Mr. Karlis BUKOVSKIS, Deputy Director, Latvian Institute of International Affairs: LIIA
- Lithuania
- Mr. Simonas Kairys, Deputy Mayor of Kaunas City
- Dr. Renaldas Ciuzas, Head of Tourism Policy Division of the Ministry of Economy
Even though participation without prior registration is possible, prior registration is highly recommended.
For prior registration, please send the necessary information through “The 9th Japan-Baltic Seminar Registration Form
” in the link below by noon on 25 January (Wed.).
For inquiries related to registration:
Waseda Organization for Regional and Inter-regional Studies (ORIS)
oris-jimu@list.waseda.jp
For inquiries regarding the contents of the seminar:
Western Europe Division, European Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Nordic-Baltic section)
Tel: 03-3580-3311
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