About The Asia-Pacific Group
About The Asia-Pacific Group
The Asia-Pacific Group is one of the three regional pillars of the Trilateral Commission and is composed of members from across the Asia-Pacific region.
The Commission was originally established as a trilateral framework linking North America, Europe, and Japan. Since 2000, reflecting both the expanding scope of its activities and the growing importance of the region, the framework has broadened beyond Japan to encompass the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Today, the Group incorporates perspectives from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Oceania, addressing both regional and global challenges. In doing so, it reflects the region’s diversity while ensuring that Asia-Pacific perspectives are represented in the broader trilateral dialogue.
Leadership at the Asia-Pacific Group
The Trilateral Committee is led by a Chair and Deputy Chairs from each region.
Takeshi Niinami
Chairman, Asia-Pacific Group
The Trilateral Commission has long sought to deepen mutual understanding through dialogue among private-sector leaders from the Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe, contributing to the realization of a peaceful and sustainable future.
In addressing the complex challenges we face today, cooperation across regions and constructive dialogue are more important than ever. By listening to the voices of younger generations and embracing diverse perspectives, we hope to work together to explore solutions to shared global challenges.
Members
About the International House of Japan
The International House of Japan (I-House) is a non-profit organization established in 1952 with support from the Rockefeller Foundation and other Japanese and international partners. Its mission is to promote international understanding through cultural exchange and intellectual collaboration between Japan and the wider world.
Since 2025, the International House of Japan has served as the Secretariat of the Trilateral Commission’s Asia-Pacific Group.
