Date: 18th -19th September 2012

Venue: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Loretánské nám. 5, Prague 1 (and additional premises)

Organizers: ICC Czech Republic, Embassies of the member OIC countries in Prague

Language: Czech / English

Registration fee: free of charge

Registration: www.ewbf.cz

Cooperating entities:

Date: 18th -19th September 2012

Venue: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Loretánské nám. 5, Prague 1 (and additional premises)

Organizers: ICC Czech Republic, Embassies of the member OIC countries in Prague

Language: Czech / English

Registration fee: free of charge

Registration: www.ewbf.cz

Cooperating entities:

East – West Business Forum 2012:Economic and investment cooperation between the Czech Republic and the Countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

Under the auspices of:Petr Nečas, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic

Karel Schwarzenberg, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister

of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic

Martin Kuba, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech

Republic

Přemysl Sobotka, First Vice Chairman of the Senate of the

Parliament of the Czech Republic

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Further details including information on speakers and representatives of incoming delegations from OIC countries will follow shortly.

Presentations will be provided by representatives from OIC countries and relevant Czech entities.

Moderated by: Michal Mejstřík, Chairman of ICC Czech Republic, Member of National Economic Council of Czech Government

DISCUSSED TOPICS:DISCUSSED TOPICS:

• TRADE BETWEEN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND OIC COUNTRIES : Turkey, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran etc.

• TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN OIC COUNTRIES IN:

• ENERGY SECTOR (oil, gas, renewable resources and relevant technologies, such as LNG, CNG, power generation plants)

• MACHINERY AND ENGINEERING SECTOR

• INFRASTRUCTURE, HEALTH AND MEDICINE SECTOR, WATER MANAGEMENT SECTOR, FORESTRY, AGRICULTURE AND FOOD INDUSTRIES

• POSSIBILITIES OF FINANCING TRADE AND PROJECTS IN OIC COUNTRIES

• BILATERAL MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS OF ENTREPRENEURS (by sectoral focus)

• TRADE BETWEEN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND OIC COUNTRIES : Turkey, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran etc.

• TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN OIC COUNTRIES IN:

• ENERGY SECTOR (oil, gas, renewable resources and relevant technologies, such as LNG, CNG, power generation plants)

• MACHINERY AND ENGINEERING SECTOR

• INFRASTRUCTURE, HEALTH AND MEDICINE SECTOR, WATER MANAGEMENT SECTOR, FORESTRY, AGRICULTURE AND FOOD INDUSTRIES

• POSSIBILITIES OF FINANCING TRADE AND PROJECTS IN OIC COUNTRIES

• BILATERAL MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS OF ENTREPRENEURS (by sectoral focus)

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ICC - International Chamber of Commerce - is the world business organization a repre-sentative body that speaks with authority on behalf of enterprises from all sectors in every part of the world. It was founded in 1919 in Paris. Today, ICC groups hundreds of thousands of member It as fo nded in 1919 in Paris Toda ICC gro ps h ndreds of tho sands of membercompanies and associations from over 120 countries. National committees work with ICCmembers in their countries to address their concerns and convey to their governments the business views formulated by ICC.The fundamental mission of ICC is to promote open international trade and investment and help business meet the challenges and opportunities of globalization.help business meet the challenges and opportunities of globalization.ICC has three main activities: rule setting, dispute resolution, and policy advocacy. Because its member companies and associations are themselves engaged in international business,ICC has unrivalled authority in making rules that govern the conduct of business acrossborders. Although these rules are voluntary, they are observed in countless thousands of transactions every day and have become part of the fabric of international trade.ICC works closely with the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and other

ICC - International Chamber of Commerce - is the world business organization a repre-sentative body that speaks with authority on behalf of enterprises from all sectors in every part of the world. It was founded in 1919 in Paris. Today, ICC groups hundreds of thousands of member companies and associations from over 120 countries. National committees work with ICC members in their countries to address their concerns and convey to their governments the business views formulated by ICC.The fundamental mission of ICC is to promote open international trade and investment and help business meet the challenges and opportunities of globalization. ICC has three main activities: rule setting, dispute resolution, and policy advocacy. Because its member companies and associations are themselves engaged in international business, ICC has unrivalled authority in making rules that govern the conduct of business across borders. Although these rules are voluntary, they are observed in countless thousands of transactions every day and have become part of the fabric of international trade.ICC works closely with the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and other

intergovernmental forums, including the G20.ICC also provides essential services, foremost among them the ICC International Court of Arbitration, the world’s leading arbitral institution. Another service is the World Chambers Federation, ICC’s worldwide network of chambers of commerce, fostering interaction and Federation ICC’s orld ide net ork of chambers of commerce fostering interaction andexchange of chamber best practice. ICC also offers specialized training and seminars and is an industry-leading publisher of practical and educational reference tools for international business, banking and arbitration.Every two years, ICC organizes World Chambers Congress, the only international forum for chamber leaders to share best-practice experiences, exchange insights, develop networks,chamber leaders to share best practice experiences, exchange insights, develop networks, address the latest business issues affecting their communities, and learn about new areas of innovation from chambers around the world. Next World Chambers Congress will take place on 22-25 April 2013 in Doha, Qatar.

intergovernmental forums, including the G20.ICC also provides essential services, foremost among them the ICC International Court of Arbitration, the world’s leading arbitral institution. Another service is the World Chambers Federation, ICC’s worldwide network of chambers of commerce, fostering interaction and exchange of chamber best practice. ICC also offers specialized training and seminars and is an industry-leading publisher of practical and educational reference tools for international business, banking and arbitration.Every two years, ICC organizes World Chambers Congress, the only international forum for chamber leaders to share best-practice experiences, exchange insights, develop networks, address the latest business issues affecting their communities, and learn about new areas of innovation from chambers around the world. Next World Chambers Congress will take place on 22-25 April 2013 in Doha, Qatar.

The mamaiin aim of ICC Czech Republic is to assist Czech companies and other businesses tointeggratate intoo world events through this prestigious world organization. Within theframamewewoork ofof its activities, ICC Czech Republic creates opinions and statements on issuesseentnt bby ICICC C Headquarters for examination. At the same time, this agenda is influenced so as it iiss ini comomppliance with interests of ICC Czech Republic members.National Committee of ICC in the Czech Republic serves the role of coordinator of the business community activities in the Czech Republic and represents its interests in dealingwith both national and international organizations and governments.ICC Czech Republic is active in the field of international trade and export, where provides wide range of educational and advisory services, e.g. seminars, workshops, round tables, conferences publications etc in order to promote Czech export as part of non barrierconfeereences, ppubublications etc. in order to promote Czech export as part of non-barrier inteternrnational trtrada e and mediate useful business contacts. Inn tthe year 2020111 , , ICC Czech Republic has established cooperation with Ministry of Foreign

The main aim of ICC Czech Republic is to assist Czech companies and other businesses to integrate into world events through this prestigious world organization. Within the framework of its activities, ICC Czech Republic creates opinions and statements on issues sent by ICC Headquarters for examination. At the same time, this agenda is influenced so as it is in compliance with interests of ICC Czech Republic members. National Committee of ICC in the Czech Republic serves the role of coordinator of the business community activities in the Czech Republic and represents its interests in dealing with both national and international organizations and governments.ICC Czech Republic is active in the field of international trade and export, where provides wide range of educational and advisory services, e.g. seminars, workshops, round tables, conferences, publications etc. in order to promote Czech export as part of non-barrier international trade and mediate useful business contacts. In the year 2011, ICC Czech Republic has established cooperation with Ministry of Foreign

Affairs of the Czech Republic on territorial seminars, organized within the project Interna-tional Trade in Practice, where Czech companies meet with newly appointed Czech ambassadors. This action should promote Czech economic diplomacy and facilitate market entry for Czech exporters to perspective territories. Moreover, Ministry of Industry and Trade in cooperation with ICC Czech Republic and other entities has published two significant governmental papers “Competitiveness strategy of the Czech Republic for the period 2012 to 2020” and “Export strategy of the Czech Republic for the period 2012 to 2020”, which have already been approved by the government. In the future, ICC Czech Republic considers as one of its main priorities creating conditions forsuccessful implementation of both papers.

Affairs of the Czech Republic on territorial seminars, organized within the project Interna-tional Trade in Practice, where Czech companies meet with newly appointed Czech ambassadors. This action should promote Czech economic diplomacy and facilitate market entry for Czech exporters to perspective territories. Moreover, Ministry of Industry and Trade in cooperation with ICC Czech Republic and other entities has published two significant governmental papers “Competitiveness strategy of the Czech Republic for the period 2012 to 2020” and “Export strategy of the Czech Republic for the period 2012 to 2020”, which have already been approved by the government. In the future, ICC Czech Republic considers as one of its main priorities creating conditions for successful implementation of both papers.

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