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