On September 24, 2025 (Wednesday), the Pacific Islands Centre (PIC) participated in the Fiji Trade and Investment Promotion Seminar held at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation International Conference Hall.
The seminar welcomed Hon. Manoa KAMIKAMICA, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for External Trade, Cooperatives, SMEs and Communications of the Republic of Fiji, who was visiting Japan from September 19 to 28 as part of a trade mission accompanying Fiji’s participation in the National Day program (September 25) of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
This event was organized as part of the initiatives to further strengthen and promote economic and business relations between Japan and the Republic of Fiji.
Programme
Co-hosts: Embassy 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 and Organization (JETRO), Pacific Islands Centre (PIC) and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF).
| 9:30 JST | Doors Open |
| 10:00-10:10 JST | Welcoming Remarks Dr. Mitsutaku Makino, President, Ocean Policy Research Institute, Sasakawa Peace Foundation |
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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] Mrs Caroline Waqabaca, Chief Manager, Financial Systems Development and Compliance, Reserve Bank of Fiji: “Recent Fiji Economic Conditions” |
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10:40-10:55 JST |
[Keynote Speech] Mr. Kamal Chetty, Chief Executive Officer, Investment Fiji: “The Present and Future of the Japan-Fiji Investment” |
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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” |
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11:10-11:25 JST |
[Keynote Speech] Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) : “Projects and Promoting Socio-Economic Development in Fiji” will present but presenter details tbc |
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11:25-11:40 JST |
[Keynote Speech] Ms. Mary Tolentino, Trade Partnerships Manager, Tourism Fiji Japan: “An Overview and Future Prospects of the Japanese Market” |
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11:40-11:55 JST |
[Keynote Speech] Mr. Yoichi Kishimoto, Country Sales Manager, Fiji Airways Japan: “An Overview and Future Prospects of the Japanese Market” |
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11:55-12:00 JST |
[Closing Remarks] Ms. Kelera Savu, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Embassy of the Republic of Fiji |
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12:00 JST |
End of the session Networking Buffet Lunch |
Related News: https://www.mofa.go.jp/press/release/pressite_000001_01657.html