Free and Open Indo–Pacific (FOIP) Perspectives of Japan and Austria/Europe

Co-hosted by the Embassy of Japan in Austria, and the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES).

16:00-16:05 Opening remarks
H.E. MIZUTANI Akira, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Austria

16:05-16:35 Presentation: “Free and Open Indo–Pacific (FOIP) : Perspective of Japan”
Mr. MURANO Masashi, Japan Chair Fellow, Hudson Institute, Washington D.C.

16:35-17:40 Panel discussion: ““Indo-Pacific: Perspectives of Austria / Europe”
Moderator: Mr. Michael ZINKANELL, M.A., Deputy Director, AIES
Panelist: Ms. Velina TCHAKAROVA, M.A., Director, AIES
Panelist: Dr. Ian SECKINGTON, Senior Principle Research Analyst, Asia Pacific Research Group, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, UK
Panelist: Mr. MURANO Masashi

17:40-17:55 Questions from the audience

17:55-18:00 Closing remarks:
Dr. Werner FASSLABEND, President, AIES