1. The conference for 1:1 consultations between heads of diplomatic missions and corporate 
representatives, which was held on February 10, was successfully held with the participation 
of 106 heads of diplomatic missions and 245 corporate representatives that held a total of 
629 consultations.

 o This was the second conference, following the conference in 2008, and was held to support 
   not only the major corporations hoping to expand their entry into foreign markets, but also 
   the small- and medium-sized enterprises under difficulties due to lack of foreign networks

2. According to the survey conducted on the corporate representatives who participated in 
the conference (taken at midday, 137 cases), the consultations were mainly on the field of 
trade and construction, and the representatives were most interested in gaining information 
on foreign markets and receiving support on transactions and contracts with foreign enterprises.
 
 o Of the corporate representatives that took the survey, 90.9% were satisfied with their 
   consultations and 96.4% answered that they would participate again should the 
   conference be held next year. 

 o Furthermore, 93.7% said that they will prepare entry into their target market based on 
   the outcomes of the consultations at the conference

3. In order to ensure that this conference brings specific outcomes, the MOFAT will give each 
consultation a number and continue administering the progress of the consultations. Furthermore, 
in consideration of the great interest expressed by the corporations, the MOFAT will continue 
to develop the conference and hold it annually on the sideline of the Meeting of Heads of 
Diplomatic Missions. 

          Spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Public Relations of MOFAT

*unofficial translation