2020 Japan Symposium Dialogue

Australia, Japan and India:
Strengthening trilateral strategic relationships in the Indo-Pacific

February 2020

In collaboration with Japanese Consulate in Perth, the Perth USAsia Centre convened the Japan Symposium 2020 in February. This is the third annual iteration of a forum for policymakers, business and academic leaders to discuss issues of shared concern in the Indo-Pacific.

On Monday 17 February, a private full day dialogue was held followed by a public event on Tuesday 18 February.

This year’s Symposium explored the topic Australia, Japan and India: Strengthening trilateral strategic relationships. It brought together senior officials, experts and strategic thinkers from Australia, Japan and India. The Symposium facilitated expert-led discussion about the complex strategic challenges the three nations face in the Indo-Pacific region, and enhance cooperation between them in the economic and security realms.