For the 2nd lecture in the Osaka University Global Leaders Lecture Series, we have invited Minister of Finance of India H.E. Mr. Arun Jaitley to deliver a lecture entitled "India: Political, Economy and Social Change."

India, a country whose GDP grew 7.3% in the 3rd quarter of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014, has become the fastest expanding economy in the world. H.E. and Minister of Finance of India Mr. Arun Jaitley, a key individual in building India's strong financial status in today's global society, will visit Osaka on Thursday, June 2. This lecture by Mr. Jaitley is an unparalleled opportunity for you to cultivate a better understanding of international affairs and economy.

Time and Date

Thursday, June 2, 2016 - 11:00 ~ 12:10 (Doors open at 10:30)

Venue

Osaka University Hall, Osaka University Toyonaka Campus

Topic

"India: Political, Economy, and Social Change"

Speaker

H.E. Mr. Arun Jaitley, Minister of Finance of India

Mr. Jaitley (born December 28, 1952) is the current Finance Minister, Minister of Corporate Affairs, and Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the Cabinet of India. He has held positions as General Secretary, B.J.P. and Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court of India. In addition to serving as the Minister of Law and Justice and Minister of Commerce and Industry in the Vajpayee government (1998-2004), Mr. Jaitley has held a number of prominent positions and engaged in social innovation. In 2010, he was awarded "The Outstanding Parliamentarian Award."

Language

English

How to Apply

Capacity for this lecture is 400 attendees. (Reservations are required.)
*Members of the general public may also attend this lecture.
*Please apply through the application form below or through email.
Application form:　https://goo.gl/yWYLo8
Email: the.swadom[at]gmail.com (Please replace [at] with @)

Contact

International Collaboration Section, International Affairs Division, Department of International Affairs
Tel: 06-6879-4017
E-mail: kokusai-renkei-renkei[at]office.osaka-u.ac.jp (Please replace [at] with @)

Organized by:

Osaka University Center for Global Initiatives
Osaka School of International Public Policy, Osaka University International Affairs Study Group SWADOM

Supported by:

Embassy of India in Tokyo, Consulate General of India, Osaka-Kobe, The Japan-India Association