Media advisory

2019 OSCE Asian Conference to start in Tokyo on Monday

Date:
Place:
Tokyo
Source:
Asian Partners for Co-operation

VIENNA/Tokyo, 29 August 2019 – Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE Asian Partner countries, international organizations, academia and private sector will meet at the 2019 OSCE Asian Conference in Tokyo on 2 and 3 September to discuss efforts to achieve comprehensive security in the digital era.

On Monday, 2 September the conference will be opened by Toshiko Abe, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Miroslav Lajčák, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia, Alessandro Azzoni, Permanent Representative of Italy to the OSCE, Chair of the Contact Group with the OSCE Asian Partners for Co‑operation, and Paul Bekkers, Director of the Office of the OSCE Secretary General.

Three thematic sessions will cover specific areas of comprehensive security in the digital age, namely on tackling ICT security risks, the digital economy as a driver for promoting co‑operation, security and growth, as well as the risks to the safety of journalists.

Additionally, a side event will look into co-operation between OSCE Field Operations in Central Asia and neighbouring Afghanistan on border management for enhancing security and building partnerships.

The OSCE enjoys excellent co-operation with its five Asian Partners: Afghanistan, Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Thailand, who collectively display a great interest in and commitment to the OSCE. The Partnership provides a platform for political dialogue and practical engagement by fostering productive collaboration and sharing best practices on issues of mutual concern.

The opening session on Monday, 2 September, from 9.45 to 10.30, and the closing session on Tuesday, from 12:00 to 13:00, are open to the media.

The conference will take place at the Conference room 760 (7th Floor), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Media representatives wishing to attend the conference are kindly requested to register (①Name ②Title ③Company ④Passport NO. ⑤pen or camera) by sending an email to ohseisaku@mofa.go.jp, Megumi KUSUBASHI (Ms.), Press Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, (+81) 3-5501-8295, by 13:00 on Friday, 30 August 2019 (JST).

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