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Asia Society Washington Center invites you to its
Contemporary Affairs Series:
Improving Growth and Security in the Asia-Pacific Region: New Zealand's
Role
The Honorable Phil Goff, New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs and
Trade
Wednesday, April 7, 8:30-9:45 am
The St. Regis Hotel, 923 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister, The Honorable Phil
Goff, will discuss New Zealand's perspectives on developments in the
Asia-Pacific region, where New Zealand has longstanding security and
economic ties. He will talk about the challenges for a small but active
state of the current international security and economic
environment. In particular Mr. Goff will discuss the initiatives New
Zealand is taking to contribute to the campaign against terrorism,
greater trade liberalization, and support for a rules based
international system.
In the Pacific, New Zealand is current Chair of the Pacific Islands
Forum and knows well the region's challenges and aspirations. As Chair,
New Zealand has overseen a comprehensive review of the Forum which looks
ahead to increased regional cooperation. The review also aims to give
Forum countries improved capacity for grappling with issues such as
security, law and order, good governance and economic development.
Asia Society members $20; non-members $30; full-time students with ID
$25; lunch will be served. Please note that reservations are taken in
the order received until the event is full. Reservations and payment
required by noon, Friday, April 2; no payment will be accepted at the
door. Metro: McPherson Square (2 blocks) and Farragut North (2 blocks);
Parking: Valet parking at own expense.
To reserve, please complete the form and
mail with payment to: Asia Society, 1800 K St NW, Suite 1102,
Washington, DC 20006, or fax to 202.833.0189 and mail
payment with the form. Members of the press are required to register
in advance for Asia Society programs. Please telephone 202.833.ASIA
(2742) to confirm reservations. Please note that non-member rates apply
to guests. Tickets purchased at member rates may not be transferred to
non-members without a price adjustment. Submission of a reservation
obligates you to pay for an event, unless notice of cancellation is
received by the reservation deadline. Reserved seats are held for twenty
minutes after starting time. We regret that we are unable to issue
refunds in the case of inclement weather.
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