UNIDO ITPO Tokyo together with the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Japan, will host the “Cuba Business and Investment Seminar” on Tuesday 4 June 2024 at United Nations University in Tokyo.
In this seminar, Ms. Lizbet DIAZ GARCIA, the Director for Business with Foreign Capital, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment of Cuba (MINCEX), will present the details of investment climate and incentives for Japanese companies.
In addition, representatives from the Japan-Cuba Economic Conferences (JCEC) as well as Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will speak about business between Cuba and Japan. A networking session with refreshments will follow the seminar where Japanese companies can meet with Ms. Diaz and other speakers.
We look forward to your participation.
Overview
Date: Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Time: 14:00-16:00 (Seminar) / 16:00-17:00 (Networking)
Venue: Annex Hall, United Nations University (5-53-70 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan)
Organizers: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo
Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Japan
Co-organizers: Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment (MINCEX)
Supporters: Japan-Cuba Economic Conference (JCEC)
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Language: English– Japanese (Simultaneous interpretation)
Programme
13:30 Registration
14:00- Welcome Remarks
Ms. Fumio ADACHI
Head, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo
14:05 Opening Remarks
H.E. Ms. Gisela Beatriz GARCÍA Rivera
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Japan
14:15 Video: Cuba Investment Promotion Video
14:20 Keynote Presentation: Investment and Business Opportunities in Cuba
Ms. Lizbet DIAZ GARCIA
Director for Business with Foreign Capital, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment (MINCEX)
14:50 Presentation: Business between Japan and Cuba
Mr. Toyonari YAMAGISHI
Executive Director, Japan-Cuba Economic Conference (JCEC)
15:10 Presentation: JICA’s Cooperation to the New Economic Model in Cuba through ODA
Mr. Shintaro AKIYAMA
Director of Central America and the Caribbean Division, Latin America & the Caribbean Department, JICA
15:30 Q&A
15:55 Closing
16:00 Networking Session
Please enjoy Cuban coffee
Registration
Prior registration is required to attend the seminar. Please click the registration link below.
We welcome questions in advance. Please enter them in the “Questions and Comments” box during registration.
Bilateral meeting with Ms. Diaz
Ms. Diaz will be available to have bilateral meetings with Japanese companies/organizations interested in business and investment in Cuba. Ms. Diaz would be available to discuss various issues, including potential investment and business opportunities, the latest investment climate, investment incentives, advice on particular sectors, etc. If interested, please contact UNIDO ITPO Tokyo to arrange a meeting schedule. Due to Ms. Diaz’s limited time available, please note the meeting is not guaranteed.
Inquiries
Ms. Fukuyama / Ms. Hosokawa, UNIDO Tokyo Office
Email: EventTokyo@unido.org