Mr. Osamu Watanabe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Japan Petroleum Exploitation CO.,LTD.,(JAPEX) visited ERIA Annex Office on June 21, 2012.

Mr. Nishimura updated on the various efforts that are being undertaken by ERIA and highlighted the recent achievements that recent Summit Statement commended ERIA for its contributions in enhancing regional economic integration and ERIA's major research activities and flagship projects.