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Press Release
FALKLAND ISLANDS FORUM
'OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE'
16 January 2007
AT QEII CENTRE, WESTMINSTER, LONDON
ON 18 APRIL 2007
The Falkland Islands Government is hosting a one day Forum, entitled 'Opportunities for the Future', in London on 18 April 2007 to raise awareness of the Islands and its promising commercial growth and investment prospects, particularly in the areas of oil and mineral exploration, fisheries, agriculture and tourism.
In recent years, the Falkland Islands have enjoyed remarkable growth and economic development and become one of the United Kingdom's most dynamic and progressive Overseas Territories. Transport links, both internally and externally, have been transformed and the private sector has flourished.
The Forum aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to today's modern, self-sufficient Islands and its achievements in the 25 years since the Falkland Islands Conflict in 1982. It is open to business representatives, politicians, media, academics and students.
The programme will include interactive plenary sessions on the Islands' economic, social and political developments and in depth industry focuses on fishing, aquaculture, oil and mineral exploration, tourism and agriculture. A separate session on investment opportunities will also be held.
Falkland Islands Councillors, the Government's Chief Executive and the Heads of Departments for Fisheries, Mineral Exploration, Agriculture and Tourism will be participating in the event. Newsreader, Nicholas Owen will chair the Forum. It will provide an unrivalled opportunity to network with senior Falkland Islands Government representatives and business people.
Over 200 delegates are expected to attend the event, which will be followed by a reception at the House of Commons, hosted by Sir Nicholas Winterton MP, Chair of the Falkland Islands All Party Parliamentary Group.
Chris Simpkins, Chief Executive, Falkland Islands Government says: "The Forum will demonstrate the huge strides towards economic self-sufficiency that the Islands have made in recent years. We invite you to update yourself on our thriving community and assist in shaping our future growth for the next 25 years."
The Forum is being held on Wednesday 18 April 2007 at the QEII Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE, from 0900hrs to 1730hrs.
The first Falkland Islands Forum was held in 2000 and was attended by 150 delegates.
Notes to Editors:
Falklands Forum 2007
- Please note that following the Forum delegates are invited to attend a parliamentary reception at the House of Commons from 1800hrs - 2000hrs kindly hosted by Sir Nicholas Winterton MP.
- To attend the Forum contact on +44 (0) 20 7344 1345 or email anne.baxendale@edelman.com.
- To find out about sponsorship opportunities or to exhibit please call Frances Knox on 020 7287 0652 or email frances@keenepa.co.uk.
- Media: Forum press passes are available on request, please contact Frances Knox on 020 7287 0652 or email frances@keenepa.co.uk.
Background on the Falkland Islands
- The Falkland Islands are economically self-sufficient in all areas except defence - the cost of which amounts to some 0.5% of the total UK defence budget.
- The Falkland Islands are situated in the South Atlantic, some 400 miles away from the South America mainland and 850 miles north of the Antarctic Circle. They are located on the same latitude south as London is north.
- The archipelago consists of two main islands (East and West Falkland) and 778 smaller islands, with a total land area of approximately 4,700 sq miles, just over half the size of Wales.
- The Falkland Islands are self governing except for areas of foreign affairs and defence. Eight democratically elected councillors comprise the Legislative Council.
- The Falkland Islands Government believes that the Islands can combine economic growth with conservation of the environment - unique and unspoiled - while maintaining its essential character.
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