Date: Monday 30th March, 2009, 14:00-16:00
Venue: EUCCC Beijing Office, 4th floor
Address: Beijing Lufthansa Center, Office C412, 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Beijing (北京市朝阳区亮马桥路五十号 燕莎中心写字楼C-412室)
Dear Working Group Members,
The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the Next Non-Ferrous Metal Working Group Meeting which will be held on 30th March at 14:00 at the European Chamber Office in Beijing.
At this meeting we will hold the 2009 NFM Working Group Chair Election. As you may know, the NFM Working Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group which includes the drafting of the Position Paper, communicating key messages to the Chinese and European Government, and steering the Working Group meetings. The desired characteristics of Chair are a senior industry representative with relevant industry expertise and government contacts that has the time and willingness to support the group. Previous participation in the Working Group is also highly valued. These honorary positions represent a tremendous opportunity represent the NFM Working at very senior levels.
Anyone who is possibly interested in running for the position of Chair is therefore kindly requested to inform the Chamber, please send to Ms. Penny Zhao at yzhao@euccc.com.cn, before 23rd March.
In addition, we will also debrief you on the preparations for the Position Paper for 2009. As the Position Paper forms the basis of all our lobbying, members are strongly encouraged to consult widely within their own company so that they can table possible new recommendations for the 2009 Paper. To view the 2008 NFM WG Position Paper, please click here
The Proposed Agenda is attached below for your reference:
1. Introduction of the New Business Manager for NFM Working Group
2. Debriefing of the pending activities by Mr. Torbjorn.Sternsjo
- Introduction of a Think-Tank
- Others
3. Issues could be raised to NDRC During EU-CHN Industry Dialogues (Discussions)
4. Position Paper 2009 – 2010 (Working Group Members are welcome to send his/her comments prior to the Meeting)
1) Deadlines
2) Priorities and New issues?
5. Chair Election
To attend this meeting, please register with Ms. Penny Zhao at yzhao@euccc.com.cn by 27th March.
Should you have any comments or additions to make, especially if you were involved last year in representing the Working Group in lobby actions and other NFM-related activities, please send them to Ms. Penny Zhao at yzhao@euccc.com.cn