Malaysia will host the 4th Federation of Japanese Chambers of Commerce and Industry in ASEAN (FJCCIA) Annual Dialogue, Kuala Lumpur on 8 - 9 July 2011.

There are five major highlights at the 4th FJCCIA Annual Dialogue:

• FJCCIA Dialogue;
• Symposium on Enhancing ASEAN-Japan Relations on Specific Sectors (Automotive, SMEs, Electrical and Electronics, and Agriculture);
• Networking dinner;
• Dialogue between AEM, METI Minister, SG ASEAN and FJCCIA; and
• Media conference.

It is anticipated that 50 FJCCIA delegates will be involved. The Dialogue will be held back-to-back with the Joint Symposium on “Enhancing ASEAN-Japan Relations on Specific Sectors (Automotive, SMEs, Electrical and Electronics and Agro-Based Industries)”. Speakers and moderators from ASEAN and Japan are invited to participate in the Symposium. About 25-30 delegates are expected to attend each of the panel discussion.

This event underlines the significant contributions of the Japanese private sector in enhancing prosperity, economic progress and social welfare of the ASEAN region. Not only does ASEAN feature prominently on the Japanese radar as a region that has immense economic potential, it also ranks highly as a trade and investment partner that embraces Japanese technologies, know-how and expertise.