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Fiji Trade and Investment Promotion Seminar

Co-hostsEmbassy of the Republic of Fiji in Tokyo, Ministry for Trade, Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communication Fiji, Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (METI), Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Pacific Islands Centre (PIC), Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF).

Fiji is participating in the Expo 2025 Osaka, under the theme "Sustainable Connectivity: Harmonizing Lives for a Resilient Future," with a focused Fiji Mini-Business Mission exploring the investment opportunities and offering investors direct access to decision-makers and in-depth insights into Fiji's strategic investment landscape. Occurring concurrently with Expo 2025 in Osaka, this seminar will provide a dedicated platform for Japanese investors and partners to engage directly with Fiji's leadership and key stakeholders, with targeted strategic outcomes in reducing import dependency, safeguarding foreign reserves, and attracting investment in high-growth sectors. 
 
Furthermore, during the PALM Summit in July 2024, the signing of the MOC between Investment Fiji and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) forged new pathways for economic growth. This seminar aims to reassess the current state of Japan-Fiji business exchange in the various sectors in Fiji, and opportunities particularly in sectors aligned with Fiji's resilience goals—sustainable tourism, climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, and the digital economy—while simultaneously advancing crucial climate adaptation partnerships.

The seminar will cover investment trends and opportunities.   

We hope that through this seminar, we can gain new insights into the evolving Japan-Fiji bilateral relationship.

After the seminar, networking lunch reception will be held.
 
 *Talks will be in English, but Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation will be provided

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Contact
Ocean Policy Research Institute
Email: oceanpolicy-event (@) spf.or.jp
Tel: +81-3-5157-5210

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Public Relations Division
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Email: spfpr (@) spf.or.jp

Program

9:30 JST Doors Open
10:00-10:10 JST  [Welcoming Remarks]
Dr. Mitsutaku Makino, President, Ocean Policy Research Institute, Sasakawa Peace Foundation
10:10-10:25 JST  [Opening Remarks]
Hon. Manoa Kamikamica, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, MSMEs, and Communications, Fiji
10:25-10:40 JST [Keynote Speech]
Mr. Kamal Chetty, Chief Executive Officer, Investment Fiji: "The Present and Future of the Japan-Fiji Investment"
10:40-10:55 JST [Keynote Speech]
Ambassador Filimone Waqabaca, Commissioner General for Fiji at the EXPO2025 Osaka and CEO for the Fiji Development Bank: "Resilient & Sustainable Business Opportunities"
10:55-11:10 JST [Keynote Speech]
Mr. Ikko Watanabe, Director for India and Pacific Region, Trade Policy Bureau, Asia and Pacific Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan 
"Promoting Business Development to Solve Social Issues in Pacific Island Countries"
11:10-11:25 JST [Keynote Speech]
TBD, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) “Promoting Business Development in Pacific Island Countries"
11:25-11:40 JST [Keynote Speech]
TBD, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) “Projects and Promoting Socio-Economic Development in Fiji"
11:40-11:55 JST  [Keynote Speech]
Ms. Mary Tolentino, Trade Partnerships Manager, Tourism Fiji Japan
Mr. Yoichi Kishimoto, Country Sales Manager, Fiji Airways Japan
"An Overview and Future Prospects of the Japanese Market"
11:55-12:00 JST  [Closing Remarks]
Ms. Kelera Savu, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Embassy of the Republic of Fiji 
12:00 JST Networking Buffet Lunch
*Please note that the event program and speakers are subject to change.

Speaker

Dr. Mitsutaku Makino
Speaker

Dr. Mitsutaku Makino

President, Ocean Policy Research Institute, Sasakawa Peace Foundation

Hon. Manoa Kamikamica
Speaker

Hon. Manoa Kamikamica

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, MSMEs, and Communications, Fiji

Mr. Kamal Chetty
Speaker

Mr. Kamal Chetty

Chief Executive Officer, Investment Fiji

Ambassador Filimone Waqabaca
Speaker

Ambassador Filimone Waqabaca

Commissioner General for Fiji at the EXPO2025 Osaka and CEO for the Fiji Development Bank

Mr. Ikko Watanabe
Speaker

Mr. Ikko Watanabe

Director for India and Pacific Region, Trade Policy Bureau, Asia and Pacific Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan

Ms. Mary Tolentino
Speaker

Ms. Mary Tolentino

Trade Partnerships Manager, Tourism Fiji Japan

Mr. Yoichi Kishimoto
Speaker

Mr. Yoichi Kishimoto

Country Sales Manager, Fiji Airways Japan

Ms. Kelera Savu
Speaker

Ms. Kelera Savu

Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Embassy of the Republic of Fiji

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