APO Hosts Dinner In Tokyo For Its Members' Ambassadors

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) announced its Secretary-General, Dr Indra Pradana Singawinata recently hosted a Socialisation Dinner for Ambassadors of APO Members in Tokyo.

The event was attended by ambassadors and representatives from 14 APO members, coincided with the APO Vision 2025: Pause-and-reflect Activity Steering Committee Meeting.

According to APO in a statement, at the meeting, delegates from seven APO members gathered to review the progress on the APO Vision 2025 and deliberate on the future vision beyond 2025.

Dr Indra’s opening address underscored the importance of the dinner as a reflection of APO’s commitment to broadening its engagement and inviting more stakeholders to join the productivity movement.

Remarks by APO Chair, Sheng-Hsiung Hsu of the Republic of China, elected by the 65th Session of the Governing Body highlighted the organisation’s unique capacity to bring people together through productivity.

The event closed with remarks by APO Alternate Director for India, S. Gopalakrishnan, who expressed gratitude to the ambassadors in attendance and Dr Indra on behalf of all participants.

He emphasised the untapped benefits of the APO platform and encouraged everyone to leverage the organisation’s international network of National Productivity Organizations to support government initiatives and the dinner's theme of collaboration and shared goals.

Established in 1961 with eight founding members, APO is a regional intergovernmental organisation dedicated to improving productivity in the Asia Pacific region through mutual cooperation.

-- BERNAMA