Parliamentary League for ERIA consisting of the Liberal Democratic Party, New Komeito, and the Democratic Party of Japan led by Chairman, Mr. Toshihiro Nikai (Former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan) hold its 2nd meeting on May 22, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Prof. Hidetoshi Nishimura, Executive Director of ERIA, attended the meeting.

The meeting was moderated by Mr. Takamori Yoshikawa, Secretary-General of Parliamentary League for ERIA. During the meeting, Mr. Nikai and Mr. Teruhiko Masuko, Vice Chairman of Parliamentary League for ERIA, reported the result of the ERIA Tour, which is the mission consisting of Parliamentary League for ERIA and Japanese Enterprises to visit Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Thailand, and Brunei for evaluating and encouraging ERIA's contribution and efforts in the region conducted from April 24 until May 6.

In conclusion, Prof. Nishimura reported his reappointment for another five-year term as Executive Director of ERIA which decided at 6th ERIA Governing Board meeting on May 4, 2013 and expressed his sincere appreciation to the members of Parliamentary League for ERIA for all the encouragement, support received during my first five-year term.