Summit 2013 - Hon. Jose de Venecia, Philippines: former Speaker, House of Representatives

Описание: Focus on the Asia-Pacific
Much is said about the emergence of the Asia-Pacific era. What are the central characteristics of this rise? What are the opportunities? What are the challenges? What is the significance of the rise of China as a superpower nation and of India as the world's largest democracy? What is the significance of the ASEAN nations, or the Pacific Forum, or the South Asia region? Asia is the most populated region and increasingly becoming the center of economic and political power. Asia is also
the birthplace of the world's great religions. Speakers will address contemporary trends and directions in Asia, as well as challenges and problems, offering constructive recommendations toward the expansion of a realm of peace, security, and human development in the region.

Chair:
Hon. Jose De Venecia, Former Speaker, House of Representatives,
Philippines; Chairman, International Conference of Asian Political Parties

Speakers:
Amb. Yoichi Yamaguchi, Former Ambassador to Turkey and Myanmar, Japan
Dr. Mingjun Jiang, General Director, International Eco-Safety
Cooperative Organization, People's Republic of China
Hon. Dr. Nalinee Taveesin, Minister, Office of the Prime Minister, Thailand
Hon. Dr. Najma Akbarali Heptulla, Former Deputy Chairperson of the (Rajya
Sabha) Upper House of Parliament of India. Member of Parliament of India
Hon. David John Clarke, Parliament of New South Wales, Australia
Mr. Colin Craig, Founding Leader of the Conservative Party, New Zealand