PRESS CONFERENCE
Democratic Alliances In the Indo-Pacific Region
Surangel S. Whipps, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau
15:30-16:15 Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Language: The speech and Q & A will be in English
Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. arrives in Japan this week to meet with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and reaffirm diplomatic and cultural ties between the two Pacific island nations.
The visit comes at a pivotal time as Japan and its allies compete with China in forming economic and security alliances with governments that dot the vast oceans on the map. President Whipps will come to the club to brief members about his talks with Kishida and key issues facing democratic partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
How to attend:
Please register at front@fccj.or.jp with your name, the name of your media outlet, and FCCJ membership number. Due to space restrictions attendance will be limited. Doors open 15 minutes before the event. Please sign in and giving your name and contact details at the reception.
How to watch online: https://www.youtube.com/c/FCCJchannel/live
Livestreaming of the press events will be available and video of this event will be uploaded to our FCCJ YouTube channel.
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Members watching the event online can submit questions for the speakers in advance using this submission form.
TV crew: Please make a reservation at front@fccj.or.jp. Doors open for TV crews only at 30 minutes before the event.
Professional Activities Committee