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Online Panel Discussions
TOWARDS THE FUTURE TOGETHER
19 & 21 April 2021
10:00 – 11:30 CEST / 17:00 – 18:30 JST
19 & 21 April 2021
10:00 – 11:30 CEST / 17:00 – 18:30 JST
In 2021, Japan and Germany look back on 160 years of friendship. On January 24th in 1861,
Japan signed a treaty of friendship, trade and navigation with Prussia, which today is
considered the beginning of Japanese-German diplomatic relations. Today, both countries are
close partners committed to a rules-based, multilateral international order. Based on shared
interests and values, Japan and Germany are jointly approaching global challenges and trends
such as digitalization, climate change, demographic developments – while currently battling
the ongoing pandemic.
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) has long been engaged in and with Japan. Through our offices
in Tokyo, Berlin and Brussels, KAS fosters political dialogue and multifaceted cooperation
between Germany, Europe and Japan. On the occasion of the 160th anniversary of bilateral
relations, KAS together with the Japanese Embassy of Germany will look ahead: How can Japan
and Germany move closer to each other in a multilateral context? How does the COVID-19
pandemic affect and accelerate global developments in both countries? What can Japan and
Germany learn from and with each other to thrive given the trends of the 21st century? Which
formats does that take?
In two panel discussions focusing on a strong, resilient and smart future, renowned experts
from Japan, Germany and other countries discuss challenges and joint solutions.
In the first session, the shared importance of an inclusive, rules-based international order pursued by both Japan and Germany is highlighted. The Indo-Pacific Guidelines published last year by the German Government emphasize diversified and multilateral relations with partners in the region. With its vision for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, the Japanese Government likewise aims at building a multi-layered and inclusive cooperative network with partners in the region and beyond. Looking towards the future and including like-minded partners from the region, the following questions will be discussed:
In the second session, an economic lens is applied. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose heavy economic challenges in both Japan and Germany. Despite the devastating consequences, the transformation towards a green and sustainable post-pandemic “New Normal” is considered an opportunity that should not be missed. The “old” economic models based on carbon consumption resulted in the planet suffering from climate change and its diverse consequences. Looking towards the future, the following questions will be discussed:
Moderator
Rabea Brauer
Country Representative, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Japan
Moderator
Gisela Elsner
Policy Advisor (Sustainability), Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
16:55-17:00 JST
09:55-10:00 CEST
17:00-17:10 JST
10:00-10:10 CEST
H.E. Hidenao Yanagi
Ambassador, Embassy of Japan in Germany
Beate Neuss
Deputy Head, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
17:10-17:20 JST
10:10-10:20 CEST
Minoru Kiuchi
Member, House of Representatives (LDP);
Secretary-General, Japanese-German Parliamentary Friendship Group
17:20-17:40 JST
10:20-10:40 CEST
Yasuhide Nakayama
Member, House of Representatives (LDP);
State Minister, Ministry of Defense
Roderich Kiesewetter
Member and Representative, Committee on Foreign Affairs
(CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group), German Bundestag
17:40-18:25 JST
10:40-11:25 CEST
joined by
Ben Poxon
Defence Attaché, Embassy of Australia in Germany
Kenneth Weinstein
Walter P. Stern Distinguished Fellow, Hudson Institute
18:25-18:30 JST
11:25-11:30 CEST
Peter Hefele
Head, Department Asia and the Pacific,
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
16:55-17:00 JST
09:55-10:00 CEST
17:00-17:10 JST
10:00-10:10 CEST
Mr. Kenichi Bessho
Envoy, Embassy of Japan in Germany
17:10-17:40 JST
10:10-10:40 CEST
Ulrich Niemann
Director for Japan, Department for Foreign Trade,
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
Hubertus Bardt
Managing Director, German Economic Institute
Hideki Makihara
Member, House of Representatives (LDP);
Director (Environment Division), LDP Policy Research Council
Martin Schulz
Chief Policy Economist, Fujitsu
17:40-18:20 JST
10:40-11:20 CEST
18:20-18:30 JST
11:20-11:30 CEST
Jan Cernicky
Policy Advisor (International Trade),
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Barbara Voelkl
Desk Officer, East Asia & Pacific,
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
*If you have any problems or questions, please contact the event secretariat
via
email: 160Japan-Germany@event-info.jp
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#160GerJpn
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