Opening Remarks – Mr. Daisuke Kiuchi, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia

“Our goals are ambitious, but I think it’s achievable. I’m confident that the milestone that we’ll achieve with this project will resonate far beyond our borders. It will serve as a model for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development in the ASEAN and on the global stage.”

Mr. Daisuke highlights that the signing of the memorandum of agreement is a critical step towards balancing the Philippines’ energy security. Furthermore, he acknowledges that the project’s impact extends beyond the Philippines and shall serve as a model for sustainable development globally.

Mr. Daisuke Kiuchi is the Chief Program Manager on Energy of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia – Indonesia (ERIA).