Australian Interests on the Korean Peninsula and in Mongolia

Hosted by: WA CLub and AIIA WA Branch

The event will start on: Thursday, 09 June 2011 12:15 PM

And will end on: Thursday, 09 June 2011 2:00 PM

At The Western Australian Club

101 St George's Terrace , PERTH WA

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The Australian Institute of International Affairs is proud to welcome Mr Sam Gerovich, Australian Ambassador to Republic of Korea (and Mongolia), to speak on “Australian Interests on the Korean Peninsula and in Mongolia”.

Mr Gerovich is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Prior to his appointment to the Republic of Korea, he was First Assistant Secretary, North Asia Division (2008). Before that, he was First Assistant Secretary, Diplomatic Security, Information Management and Services Division (2006-08).

Mr Gerovich has had extensive experience in North Asia. He has served three times in the Australian Embassy in Beijing, including as Deputy Head of Mission (1992-97). Former postings were as Australia’s Consul-General in Shanghai (2002-06) and Australia’s unofficial representative as Head of the Australian Commerce and Industry Office in Taiwan. His earlier postings were in Tokyo and in Hong Kong. He speaks Chinese and Japanese. Mr Gerovich holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours from the University of Sydney and a Certificate of Chinese Studies from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Booking Information: This event is open to all WA Club and AIIA members. To book, please call 9481 7000 or email admin@waclub.com.au. Two course lunch $60 (includes drinks). No bookings will be confirmed without payment by credit card or a current WA Club membership account. Any cancellations less the 48 hours before the event will be charged the full fee.